Description
Hearty Moose Chili brings wild Canadian wilderness flavors straight to your dinner table. Robust meat simmers with rich spices, creating a warming meal that hunters and comfort food enthusiasts will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 12 pounds ground moose meat (or diced moose stew meat)
- 2 cups beef or wild game broth
Vegetables and Canned Goods:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, diced (optional, for heat)
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounces) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (adds depth, optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings:
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by heating olive oil in a robust Dutch oven, creating a sizzling surface for the moose meat to transform into a rich, caramelized base.
- Introduce the moose meat to the hot surface, breaking it into hearty fragments and allowing each piece to develop a deep golden-brown exterior, which will infuse the chili with intense flavor.
- Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped jalapenos into the meat, letting them dance and soften while releasing their aromatic essences throughout the pot.
- Sprinkle a vibrant blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper, creating a complex spice profile that will elevate the entire dish.
- Integrate tomato paste and allow it to caramelize briefly, intensifying its natural sweetness and providing a concentrated depth to the chili’s foundation.
- Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, Worcestershire sauce, and broth, transforming the mixture into a robust, hearty stew with layers of complementary flavors.
- Bring the liquid to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot and allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, harmonious consistency for 45-60 minutes.
- Periodically stir the chili, tasting and adjusting seasonings as the flavors concentrate and deepen, ensuring a perfectly balanced final product.
- Serve the moose chili piping hot, garnished with your preferred toppings, ready to warm and delight eager diners.
Notes
- Choose lean, well-trimmed moose meat to reduce gamey flavor and excess fat.
- Ensure meat is thoroughly browned to develop deep, rich caramelized flavors before adding other ingredients.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper and jalapeno quantities based on personal spice tolerance.
- Consider substituting moose with ground beef or turkey for more accessible alternative without compromising recipe’s hearty texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg