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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 547kcal
Author: Kelsey Smith

Equipment

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. Once some of the fat is rendered, add the diced onion and green bell pepper, breaking up the meat into small pieces and cooking until the meat is browned. You can drain the excess grease if desired.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt, stirring to coat the meat and veggies. Cook for 30 seconds to one minute.
  • 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.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags.
Slow cooker: To make this in a slow cooker, brown the meats and saute the veggies in a large skillet before transferring to the Crockpot (6-quart size). Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1409mg | Potassium: 1186mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 7mg