southwest elk and beans

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servings:  tbd

ingredients:
1 pound elk burger
1 15-ounce can pinto beans
1 15-ounce can kidney beans
1 medium size onion - chopped
2 14-ounce cans of chopped tomatoes
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 - 3 smoked ham hocks
2 -3 tablespoons of dark chili powder
3 tablespoons olive oil

steps:
1.  heat olive oil in large pot and add the onion, garlic and ground meat.  cook until meat is browned.  add all the other ingredients.  bring to a simmer and cover.  stir often so the ingredients do not stick to pan.  cook for 1 hour and remove the hocks.

- montana outdoor

easy elk chili

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cook time:  tbd
servings:  6

ingredients:
1 pound ground elk
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes - undrained
2 14-ounce can beef broth
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans - rinsed and drained
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

steps:
1.  combine elk and 2 cups onion in a dutch oven, cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, stirring to crumble.

2.  add wine, bring to a boil.  cook 3 minutes.  stir in 1 1/2 cups water, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salt, diced tomatoes, beef broth and red kidney beans.; bring to a boil.  partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.  add more water if mixture becomes too thick.

3.  serve with cheese, green onions and sour cream.

- cooking light, october 2006