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
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Ingredients for Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu?

Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 120 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu?

Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu has approximately 813.9 calories per serving, with about 81 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 56 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu?

The key ingredients for Babette's Colossal Crockpot Chili Ragu are Rag Pasta Sauce, Stewed Tomatoes, Italian Sausage, Onion, Garlic, Rotini Pasta. See the full list with measurements above.

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