Uncle Clyde's Squirrel Chili

You can find recipes for squirrel throughout the Eastern seaboard and in the southern states of the United States.

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 pounds squirrel meat, coarsely grind
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tablespoons red chile, hot, ground OR 4 tablespoons red chile, mild, ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried, preferably Mexican
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 16 ounces kidney beans, soaked, rinsed and cooked
• 15 ounces chili sauce

METHOD

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy 5-quart saucepan over medium heat.

Stir in onions and cook until translucent. Add meat. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is evenly browned.

Add Worcestershire sauce and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in ground chile, cumin, oregano, and salt and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add beans and chili sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

Serves: 10 - 12

Contributor: junior trimmer

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