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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish

    Classic Beef and Sausage Chili

    Published: Jan 7, 2022 · Modified: Sep 21, 2022 by Kelsey Smith

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    This classic beef and sausage chili is made with ground beef, hot pork sausage, and three beans: pinto, kidney, and black beans.

    Cozy up this winter with a warm bowl of meaty chili. You will love this double meat recipe if you like a chunky chili filled with meat and beans. Classic beef and sausage chili calls for lean ground beef and hot pork sausage (also known as breakfast sausage).

    For more classic ground beef recipes, try this meatloaf with Ritz crackers or this cheeseburger pasta.

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    Small bowl of ground beef and sausage chili with shredded cheddar and diced avocado on top. Text at the top says Beef & Sausage Classic Chili.Small bowl of ground beef and sausage chili with shredded cheddar and diced avocado on top. Text at the top says Beef & Sausage Classic Chili.
    Small bowl of ground beef and sausage chili with shredded cheddar and diced avocado on top.
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    Ingredients

    Chili is an easy pantry recipe made with common ingredients you may have on hand.

    Classic beef and sausage chili ingredients: ground beef, hot pork sausage, beef stock, onion, green bell pepper, black beans, pinto beans, light red kidney beans, tomato sauce, fire roasted diced tomatoes, and seasoning.
    • 85% lean ground beef
    • hot pork sausage (breakfast sausage)
    • yellow onion
    • green bell pepper
    • chili powder
    • cumin
    • garlic powder
    • paprika
    • salt
    • fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • tomato sauce
    • pinto beans
    • light red kidney beans
    • black beans
    • beef broth

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Brown the ground beef and pork sausage over medium-high heat in a large stockpot with the diced onion and green bell pepper, breaking up the meat and cooking until the meat is browned. Do not drain the grease.

    Tip: This recipe works best with 80 to 85% lean ground beef. The fats are used to cook the onion and bell pepper rather than adding additional oils. Do not drain the grease off after cooking.

    Raw ground beef, raw ground breakfast sausage, diced onion, and diced green bell pepper in a stock pot.
    Brown the meat and cook the veggies together in the stockpot.

    Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt, stirring to coat the meat and veggies.

    Chili seasoning sprinkled on top of browed ground beef and sausage in a stock pot.
    Add the chili seasoning to bring out the flavor of the spices.

    Next, add the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring the chili to a low boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for one hour.

    Fire roasted diced tomatoes and tomato sauce added to browned ground beef, ground sausage, diced onion, and diced green bell pepper in a stock pot.
    Add remaining ingredients and stir.

    Garnish with your favorite toppings.

    Small bowl of ground beef and sausage chili with shredded cheddar and diced avocado on top.
    Add your favorite toppings such as diced avocado or shredded cheddar.

    Topping ideas

    • Sour cream
    • Shredded cheddar
    • Avocado
    • Sliced jalapeño
    • Tortilla chips
    • Fritos

    Equipment

    • Stockpot: You can make this in a 6-quart stockpot. The stockpot photographed is an 8-quart Cuisinart stockpot.
    • Chef's knife
    • Cutting board

    Storage

    Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags. Try these food storage bag clips to easily fill your freezer bags.

    Small bowl of ground beef and sausage chili with shredded cheddar and diced avocado on top.

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    Classic Beef and Sausage Chili

    This classic beef and sausage chili is made with ground beef, hot pork sausage, and three beans: pinto, kidney, and black beans.
    4.58 from 14 votes
    Recipe by: Kelsey Smith
    Prep time: 15 minutes
    Cook time: 1 hour
    Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings

    Equipment

    • Stockpot
    • Chef's knife
    • Cutting board

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
    • 1 pound hot pork sausage
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 1 green bell pepper diced
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 28 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • 15 ounces tomato sauce
    • 15.5 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed
    • 15.5 ounces light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
    • 15.5 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup beef broth

    Instructions
     

    • Brown the ground beef and pork sausage over medium-high heat in a large stockpot with the diced onion and green bell pepper, breaking up the meat and cooking until the meat is browned. Do not drain the grease.
    • Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt, stirring to coat the meat and veggies.
    • Add the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring the chili to a low boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for one hour.
    • Garnish with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    This recipe works best with 80 to 85% lean ground beef. The fats are used to cook the onion and bell pepper rather than adding additional oils. Do not drain the grease off after cooking.
    Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 34gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1409mgPotassium: 1186mgFiber: 16gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1350IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 7mg
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: ground beef
    Tried this recipe?Rate it to let me know how it was!

    Food safety

    Alway use caution when cooking with raw meat.

    • Cook ground beef and ground pork to a minimum temperature of 160°F (71 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Allow the chili to cool properly before storing in the refrigerator

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    About Kelsey Smith

    I am a freelance content writer for college-level textbooks by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working on college textbooks, you might find me here, sharing recipes, social media tutorials, and more.

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