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James Arness' Gun-Smokin' Chili

Here's how you make James Arness' Gun-Smokin' Chili
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 9m
  • Cook: 5h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 pounds ground venison
  • 3 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 cups onions, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 ounces green chili peppers, chopped, undrained (1 can)
  • 15 ounces tomatoes, chopped (1 can)
  • 1 tablespoons cumin (can do 2)
  • 1 tablespoons ground coriander (can do 2)
  • 1 tablespoons red pepper flakes (can do 2)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
  • 30 ounces chili beans (2 cans)
  • 1/4 cup Pace hot picante sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat grease, (I guarantee they used some kind of oil)

  • Step 2: Brown the meat in a large Dutch oven (stock pot) and season lightly.

  • Step 3: Add jalapenos, onions and spices.

  • Step 4: Add remaining ingredients.

  • Step 5: Cook, covered for 4 hours.

  • Step 6: Add more water if needed while cooking.

  • Step 7: Season to taste.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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