Instant Pot Venison (deer) Chili Recipe
When Winter weather rolls around, the soups, stews, and chili come to the table in our weekly rotation of meals. My husband absolutely refuses to eat those items during the warmer months and quite frankly I have to agree with him. On those long summer days, you want something light, cool, and refreshing. But when it's 20 degrees outside, raining, and a possibility of snow (it happens once in a blue moon in Louisiana), you need something hot and hearty. And that's exactly why I'm going to show you how to make my Instant Pot Venison (deer) Chili Recipe. It's the ultimate comfort food!
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground venison Feel free to substiute with ground beef... but the flavor won't be quite as good
- 2 8 oz. cans of tomato sauce
- 1 10 oz. can of Rotel diced tomatoes
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1/2 Tablespoon Tony's Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon Beef Powder if you can't find this ingredient, use beef broth instead of water
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons Ketchup
Our Favorite Chili Toppings:
- Cheddar Cheese
- Chopped white onion
- Sour cream
Instructions
- First, add the ground deer meat to the Instant Pot and cook on the saute setting until the meat is browned.
- You can totally skip this step if you are in a hurry or if you don't want to do any cooking at all. Simply drop the meat in the Instant Pot and carry on.
- Second, add the dry spices to the meat and mix well. I like to let the seasonings really absorb into the meat before I add any liquids.
- Third, add the rest of the ingredients: tomato sauce, ketchup, water, and Rotel to the meat and mix well.
- Place the Instant Pot lid on and set it to slow cook for 2 hours.
- Finally, serve hot with crackers and your favorite toppings!
Video
Notes
What are the Macros for Instant Pot Venison (deer) Chili Recipe?
Makes 8 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 cup)
Calories – 226
Protein – 14 grams
Carbs – 9.6 grams (net)
Fat – 1 gram