Wild Game Chili With Black Beans

 

      Yield: 10 Servings

 

    1/2 c  vegetable oil

      4    yellow onions,cut in medium

           - dice

      2    jalapeno (or serrano chiles)

           -seeded,,finely chopped

      3 T  chili powder

      2 T  cumin,Ground

      1 T  thyme,Dried

      1 t  oregano,Dried

      1 t  celery seeds

      1 t  paprika

    1/2 t  black pepper

    1/2 t  anise seeds

    1/2 t  cayenne pepper

    1/4 t  cloves,Ground

      4    bay leaves

      3 lb wild game meat,cut into

           -1-inch pieces

     30 oz red chile sauce

  1 1/2 qt to 2 qt beef stock (or

           -broth)

      5 c  black turtle beans (2,Cooked

           - cups u,ncooked)

      1    salt and pepper,to taste

 

 

Heat oil in an 8-quart casserole or Dutch oven; add onions and

chiles, and saute over medium heat until soft. Add spices and bay

leaves and saute several minutes longer. Add meat and cook until

lightly browned. Add chile sauce and bring to a boil. Add stock to

barely cover the ingredients and return to a boil. Reduce heat and

simmer 30 minutes.

 

Cover and bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 2 hours, stirring every 30

minutes. Add beans and salt and pepper to taste.