Description
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Chili that combines beef, sausage, and beans for a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage or spicy Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 30 ounces kidney beans, rinsed well and drained (2 cans)
- 15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed well and drained (1 can)
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes (use the entire can, juice and all)
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until mostly cooked through. A little pink is fine.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat until onion is translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 6 quart crockpot or slow cooker.
- Add the kidney and pinto beans.
- Top with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth and hot sauce.
- Next, add the seasonings (chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper and sugar). Stir to combine.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chips, tortilla chips, etc.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne or hot sauce.
- Can be made a day in advance and reheated for best flavor.
- Perfect for meal prep and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg