Looking for ground Elk chili recipe

[Hulagn1971]

I bought a couple pounds of ground Elk a while back from Wild Fork and need a good chili recipe. Please share if you have one. I appreciate it!

[Troutman]

I don’t see why you can’t substitute elk for beef in this recipe Fritz;

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/recipes-technique-food-cooking/soup-chili-and-stew-recipes/947837-troutman-s-texas-red

[Hulagn1971]

I'm going to do just that, thanks brother!

[CaptainMike]

I was trying to find a way to say this without sounding like a smarta$$. Sorry, Fritz, too many years at a firehouse, but I'm trying!

[Davek8282]

Unless the ground elk has had fat added you may find it to be quite lean and require you to add some fat, fortunately you can make the chilli and then decide. Bacon fat would make a nice addition. Troutman's recipe is one of the best.

[bbqLuv]

1. Brown the elk meat ~1lbs.
2. Add a can of pinto beans
3, Add a can of black beans
4. Add 1 package of chilli seasoning
5. Add 1 can of diced tomatoes
6. Simmer a few minutes

Serve with Jiffy mix cornbread and PBR.

[Caffeine88]

I can vouch that elk meat is awesome, but really lean. You'll want to use some oil to brown it, but after that - just make the chili! I'm not a big fan of adding bacon fat to it, since I like the elk meat flavor. Don't get me wrong - I love bacon!! I just think it hides the elk a little.