Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 to 2 large onions, coarsely chopped (1 c.)
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2.5 lb. meat (skunk, possum, coyote, deer, elk, whatever)
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp. basil, crumbled
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano, crumbled
  • 1 tsp. crushed cumin seed
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes
  • 3 Knorr beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lb. kidney beans (dry), cooked thoroughly the day before

Method

  • Cooking Chili Meat:
  • (Note: Meat should not be green and all rocks and other road debris should be removed.)
  • Heat oil and cook onions and meat until meat is browned.
  • Add all spices and mix well.
  • Add the tomatoes (including juice), tomato paste and water; bring to a boil.
  • Cook, partly covered, stirring frequently, for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, stir in beans and serve piping hot.