Hunting season is here. Nights are getting cold and frost is covering the ground in the morning and wildlife is fattening up for hibernation. At night, it’s getting close to freezing, so for hikers, hunters and adventurers, having a warm meal at night is a huge incentive to go a little further down the trail, or stay out a little longer. When you return to your RV, Motorhome or Fifth Wheel Trailer and there’s hot chili waiting or ready to be cooked, consider it a reward for the hard day you’ve put in. One thought is to cook a big batch of chili at the beginning of the trip so all you have to do is warm it up at night.

Here are some great recipes that are easy to make no matter if you’re camping in an RV, motor home or fifth wheel trailer. Feel free to substitute fresh game if you have it.

Chili Pie:

2 lbs.ground beef

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

one 15 oz. can of tomato sauce

1 medium onion, chopped

one 15 oz. can of chili beans

1/2 teaspoon salt

one six ounce box of cornbread mix made according directions (small amount of milk and one egg)

Brown onion in the butter. Add beef, brown it and drain off the fat. Add beans, chili powder, salt and tomato sauce. Cook 15 minutes in a covered Dutch oven. Mix cornbread as directed on package and spoon it over the meat and bean mixture. Replace the lid and cook for 20 to 30 minutes. – recipesource.tripod.com

White Chili:

4 cups chicken broth

3 chicken breasts (cooked & cut into 1″ pcs)

2 15 oz cans great northern beans (rinsed & drained)

1 med. zucchini (diced)

1 onion (chopped)

1 Tbs. ground cumin

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1 tsp. chili powder

1 15 oz. can corn

1/2 cup sour cream

1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles

1 10 oz. can Rotel (original)

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together except for the sour cream in a crock pot. Cook on high for about 3-4 hours. Stir in sour cream about 5 minutes before serving.-Rv-dreams.com

Colorado Chili:

* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

* 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1 inch cubes

* 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, or vegetable oil

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

* 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

* 1/4 cup chopped onion

* 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce

* 2 tablespoons chili powder

* 1 teaspoon cumin

* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

* salt and black pepper to taste

* 3 cups water

Directions

1. Place 3 tablespoons flour in a plastic bag. Add pork and shake to lightly coat with flour. Set aside.

2. Heat bacon drippings and vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add pork and cook until meat is evenly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until pork is just falling apart, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. -Allrecipes.com

A good meal is not only a reward for a hard day’s work, but the protein helps muscles repair themselves. With a huge bowl of chili you’ll be ready to go first thing in the morning, before the sun’s up to experience the beauty of nature and the wildlife that ventures there. Pack up the RV, motor home or fifth wheel camper and hit the road with your favorite chili recipe for a hearty, delicious meal.

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