Sloppy Joes with Chili Beans

by Kim
(Montana)

(This recipe is adapted from "Safe Handling of Wild Game" by Susan Brewer, Ph.D. and Charles Stites, M.S., The University of Illinois, 1995)

1 pound elk or other venison, ground
1 Tbsp. shortening
3 Tbsp. sweet pepper flakes
1/4 cup instant minced onion or
1 medium-sized onion diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 cups canned tomatoes
1 cup of kidney beans drained
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
2 tsp. chili powder

Brown the meat in a heavy skillet with the shortening, stirring constantly. Add the sweet pepper flakes, onion, salt, and tomatoes. Stir and cook 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Add drained kidney beans, pepper, and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes or until hot. Serve on hamburger buns.

Serves 6-8.