I have used this recipe for years. Most seem to like it. I have picked up several first place ribbons in chili cookoffs.
Sam’s Venison Chili
Three tablespoons lard
One tablespoon peanut oil
One pound venison, cut into ¼ inch cubes
½ pound venison sausage
one half cup venison or beef broth
one medium onion, chopped fine
½ bell pepper, diced
two large chipolte chile pepper cored, and seeded, diced
¼ cup crushed caribe chile
two small green chilis, cored, diced, keep the seeds
one teaspoon mexican oregano
one teaspoon toasted cumin seeds, crushed
one tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
one 15 oz can chopped tomatoes
several diced garlic cloves
Method
Melt lard, add the peanut oil
Add the garlic and onion, cook until translucent
Add venison cubes and sausage, brown
Add chilies, and bell pepper
Add tomatoes
Add broth, and spices
Add enough water to make proper consistancy
Bring to boil, then reduce heat, and simmer two hours, stirring occasionally