Slow-Cooked Wild Boar Chili with Local Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

This slow-cooked chili features tender wild boar meat simmered with a blend of local Arkansas peppers and spices for a robust, smoky, and warming dish. This American Southern-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs wild boar shoulder, diced, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs wild boar shoulder, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp dried ancho chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 28 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
• 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium local Arkansas hot peppers, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs diced wild boar shoulder and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 cloves minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp dried ancho chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili flakes, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained kidney beans, 2 chopped local Arkansas hot peppers, and 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
5. Step 5: Cook gently for 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the wild boar is tender and the chili has thickened.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving hot with your choice of toppings.