Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu Recipe

This hearty and bold chili ragu, a Ragú® recipe contest entry, is packed with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest eaters! Imagine tender Italian sausage, succulent stewed tomatoes, and rich black beans simmering to perfection in your slow cooker. Topped with creamy feta, this colossal chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a chilly evening or a crowd-pleasing feast. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 813.9 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu

  • 1 (24-ounce) jar Ragú Traditional Sauce
  • 1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup uncooked small pasta
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 packet chili seasoning
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

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How to Make Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu

  1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 4 cloves garlic, minced, for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour 1 (24-ounce) jar of Ragú® Traditional Sauce into your slow cooker.
  4. Add 1 (28-ounce) can of stewed tomatoes, undrained.
  5. Add the browned Italian sausage to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the sautéed onions and garlic.
  7. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained.
  8. Add 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped.
  9. Add 1 cup uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni).
  10. Pour in 1 cup of water.
  11. Add 1 packet of chili seasoning (your favorite brand).
  12. Stir everything together thoroughly.
  13. Cook on low for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through and chili has thickened.
  14. Serve hot in bowls, topped with crumbled feta cheese.
  15. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

76 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

70g

Carbs

26g