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Ingredients
- ¼ lb thick cut bacon, cut into ¼-inch wide strips crosswise
- 1 lb ground venison or other ground meat
- 1 lb venison sausage, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (if needed)
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chipotle pepper en adobo, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons spicy Hungarian paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bottle of beer (I used a bottle of Beckâs)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 cup beef broth (if needed)
- Serve with: sliced green onions, grated cheddar cheese, sour cream
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