I have recipe given to me by this old cook that has won me several contests.
I do have half a deer in my freezer. I am going to make venison chili this week. All fresh herbs and ingredients.
One secret on making good Chili no matter the recipe. Choose good meat. Ribeye, pot roast, London broil etc. Don't make BB chili. BB chili is when the meat looks like a bunch of BB's.