Slow Cooker Venison Chili for the Big Game

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless venison steak , cubed
• 1 pound pork sausage
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 can tomato paste , 6 ounce
• hot pepper sauce to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 can cannellini beans , 15.5 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles , 10 ounce
• 3 tablespoons chili powder , or to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook venison and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and evenly browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon as necessary. Drain grease. Stir in onions and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Drain grease. Stir in tomato paste; season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Add cannellini beans, tomatoes, and chili powder to a slow cooker; stir in venison mixture. Cover the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Cook on Low, 8 to 10 hours, or on High, about 5 hours. Sprinkle servings with Cheddar cheese.