 Venison Chili Recipe
If you are looking for ways to use up the deer meat in your freezer, this Venison Chili Recipe is a must make.  Chili is my favorite way to use deer meat, and this venison chili recipe is my favorite recipe to make. I grew up in Oregon with a dad who hunted. Many of the men in the area hunted. Some hunted because they loved it, but the majority in the area I grew up in hunted because they needed the food. Venison and elk were staples in our kitchen and still are in the area where I grew up.  Thirty years ago, when my husband and I moved to our forty-three acres in Oklahoma, my husband and kids started hunting, and I knew that once again my freezer would be stocked with deer meat. I don’t remember my mom making a lot of chili when growing up, but for me, it has become my favorite way to use venison. It is also a great way to serve venison to those who don’t really like it. The flavors of chili blend so well with the flavor of venison. Chili is also one of my favorite recipes to take to serve company, take to church dinners, and send as a meal to someone in need. I have been asked for my chili recipe quite a few times recently. My reply is usually something like, “Well, the secret ingredient is deer meat, so unless you have that, it won’t taste quite the same.” Several people who have access to venison through family or friends still wanted the recipe.  While searching for the recipe on my site, I realized I had never shared my venison chili with you. I think that is because most people are not hunters with a freezer full of meat. It is also very similar to other chili recipes I use. However, I finally decided it was time to share it here so I can easily give it to people who ask for the recipe.  Frito ChiliWhile we are talking chili, let’s talk about serving chili in Oklahoma. In Oklahoma, Fritos are required with chili. If I forget the Fritos, I hear about it from my husband and kids. From what I have been told, Oklahoma made chili and Fritos famous. If you have never tried it, I highly recommend it. Some people put the Fritos on the bottom of the bowl with chili on top and others put the Fritos on top of the chili. Either way, it is delicious, especially topped with cheese and sour cream.
Yield: 8
Venison Chili Recipe
A delicious chili using ground venison.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
NotesIn place of 2 pounds of ground venison, you can use 1 pound of ground venison and 1 pound of ground beef, or two pounds of ground beef. If you would like to cook in a slow cooker, cook meat, peppers, and onions until done. Drain fat and place meat in the slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6 hours. Nutrition Information:Yield:8Serving Size:1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 225Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 433mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate. The post Venison Chili Recipe appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.     • View comments • Track comments •
Menu Plan 12.7.25
It is the time of year when we need quick and easy recipes for everyday meals, but we also need some fun holiday recipes too. This week’s menu plan has a little bit of both. Here is the plan.  Menu Plan 12.7.25Quick and easy meals with a few holiday recipes mixed in. Peanut butter, chocolate, and oats are combined into one delicious breakfast cookie. Peanut butter pancakes are a delicious way to make your pancake breakfast a little more special. All the flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy to make muffin. A delicious bacon cheeseburger quiche without a crust. Salmon burgers are a quick, easy, and inexpensive dinner. Baked chicken legs are an easy to make recipe that is perfect for dinner any night of the week. You only need a few ingredients to make this buttered rice that goes with chicken, beef, fish, pork, and more. Beef enchilada soup is an easy dinner that can be made on the stove top or in your slow cooker. A family and reader favorite for years. Coffee fudge is a must make for the holidays. It makes a great food gift for anyone that loves coffee. Skip the box and make homemade chocolate pudding. The post Menu Plan 12.7.25 appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
Gluten Free Menu Plan 12.7.25
Here is this week’s gluten free menu plan. I made notes next to the ingredients that need to be gluten free, but as always read labels to make sure that your ingredients are gluten free. Gluten Free Menu Plan December 12.7.25Quick and easy gluten free meals for December. Make gluten-free pancakes at home with this homemade gluten-free pancake mix. The flavors of a cinnamon roll in a delicious muffin. Boiled eggs made easy in the Instant Pot. An easy and delicious recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A simple and delicious gluten free quiche. A gluten free version of a homemade favorite. A gluten free way to use up leftovers. Crock Pot Carrot Soup is easy and delicious. Perfect for fall and winter. Gluten Free Rum Cake is an old fashioned rum cake made gluten free free. The post Gluten Free Menu Plan 12.7.25 appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
Save Time Making Mashed Potatoes
This tip will help you save time making mashed potatoes. It is excellent for making mashed potatoes during the holidays or any day.  Today’s kitchen tip is easy, but it will save you so much time on Thanksgiving Day. This is a tip I learned from a friend at church years ago. She was an older lady who had years of cooking expirence.  This friend made the best mashed potatoes. She brought a large bowl of them to almost every church dinner, and they are always a hit. One Sunday, I asked her how she managed to make such a large pot of mashed potatoes every time she brought them to potluck dinners. She answered by saying that she did most of the work ahead of time. She told me she had done all the peeling and cutting ahead of time. She then put them in a pot, covered them with water, and left them to sit in the fridge until she was ready to use them. Then, when she was ready to cook them, she set them on the stove, heated them up, and cooked and mashed them.  By doing the time-consuming part of peeling and cutting the potatoes ahead of time, she saved a lot of time on the day she needed the mashed potatoes. By covering them completely in water, she kept them from turning brown. I loved this idea because peeling potatoes isn’t my favorite job, especially when I’m trying to prepare a meal like Thanksgiving dinner. I also love this because it’s easy to give the kids ahead of time. They can peel and even help cut the potatoes the day before or the morning of the day you need them. You can cover them in water, cook them, and mash them when you are ready for them. I have used this tip many times now, and it saves me so much time during the holidays and when I need a large batch of mashed potatoes. It is simple tips like this that make holiday dinners so much easier. Have you tried this before?  Originally published November 2011. Updated November 2025. The post Save Time Making Mashed Potatoes appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
Thanksgiving Week Menu Plan ( Including Thanksgiving Leftovers)
This week I decided to change my menu plan post up a little bit. Instead of sharing an exact meal plan, I am going to share some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes, tips, and ideas for using leftovers. You may already have your recipes planned for Thanksgiving, but if not, hopefully this will give you some ideas. I hope it also gives you some ideas for using Thanksgiving leftovers. The recipes are a wide range from regular recipes to gluten-free recipes. I also included a few dairy-free recipes. Thanksgiving Recipes        Pumpkin Pie Cake From Scratch without a Mix      Gluten Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Creative Ways To Use Thanksgiving Leftovers Chocolate Muffins with Leftover Cranberry Sauce    Grilled Honey Mustard Turkey Cheese Sandwiches  Oven Omelet is a great way to use leftover ham  Chicken Taco Soup with leftover turkey  Chicken Pot Pie Soup using turkey  Chicken and Rice Soup using Turkey What is your favorite way to use Thanksgiving leftovers? The post Thanksgiving Week Menu Plan ( Including Thanksgiving Leftovers) appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
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