Ingredients
2 pounds ground deer meat or 80/20 ground beef
2 pounds pork sausage (like Jimmy Dean regular)
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 cups tomato sauce
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles (like Rotel)
1 (16-ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 (1.25-ounce) packet regular
chili seasoning (like McCormick)
1 (1.25-ounce) packet hot chili seasoning (like McCormick)
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/3 teaspoons herbes de Provence
2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
2-3 jalapeños or habaneros, chopped (optional for extra heat)
For serving: Rice, crackers, Fritos and shredded cheese
Directions
In a skillet, brown meats with onion and garlic. Drain, keeping some of the pan juices, and add to a slow cooker with remaining ingredients. Set to low and cook for 6-8 hours. Serve with rice, crackers or Fritos, and top with shredded cheese if desired.