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Preheat the fryer. In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When
the oil
is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the
vegetables
start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the venison,
chili
powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for
5 to 6
minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and 2 1/2 cups
beef
stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer
the
liquid, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the
venison is
tender. Skim off the fat occasionally. Mix the masa and remaining
stock
together. Slowly stir in the masa slurry and continue to cook for
30
minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Fry the shoestring potatoes
in
batches until golden-brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shoestrings
from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the fries
with salt
and pepper. Cover the bottom of a large, glass rectangular pan with
the
shoestrings. Sprinkle 3 cups of the two cheeses over the fries.
Place the
fries in the oven and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the cheese
melts.
Remove the pan from the oven and spoon the chili over the top of
the fries.
Garnish with the remaining cheese, sour cream and jalapenos. This
recipe
yields 6 to 8 servings.