White Chili with Venison and Bacon

Name: White Chili with Venison and Bacon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 6 tbsp Butter; 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 tsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Seed; 4 oz Diced Green Chiles; 1 tbsp Dried Cilantro; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 6 whole Garlic; 15 oz Great Northern Beans; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 1 lb Ground Venison; 6 whole Minced Garlic; 1 whole Red Onion; 4 tsp Salt; 15 oz Seasoned Corn; 1 lb Thick-Cut Bacon; 0.5 tsp White Pepper

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

White Chili with Venison and Bacon brings together smoky bacon and tender ground venison in a creamy, gently spiced broth. Sweet corn and mild green chiles add balance, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin lend warmth for a satisfying bowl. Serve it on a chilly evening or game day when you want something rich, comforting, and just a little bit spicy.

Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr 30 mins
Serves12
DifficultyMedium

1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook and stir until the flour darkens, 15 to 20 minutes. Mix in brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, white pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
2

Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and free of lumps. Add green chiles with their liquid and 6 crushed garlic cloves; season with cumin, cilantro, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, coriander, and oregano. Stir in corn and beans; bring to a simmer.
3

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned. Add onion and 6 minced garlic cloves; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Add venison; season with the remaining 3 teaspoons salt, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, and remaining 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring to break up the venison to your preferred texture, until evenly browned.
4

Stir the venison-bacon mixture into the pot; simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.