Beef Sausage Chili Recipe

Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Beef Sausage Chili! This slow cooker recipe makes it incredibly easy to create a delicious and comforting meal perfect for a chilly evening. Tender beef, savory sausage, and a blend of spices simmer to perfection, creating a chili that's both satisfying and unforgettable. Get ready for a taste of pure comfort food!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 320 mins

Calories 726.1 kcal

Protein 90g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Sausage Chili

Chorizo Sausage
Stewing Beef
1 large onion, chopped
Garlic Cloves
Chili Powder
Dried Oregano Leaves
Cumin Seed
Salt
Black Pepper
Jalapeno Peppers
1/2 teaspoon habanero pepper (use with caution!)
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
Condensed Beef Broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Red Kidney Beans
Monterey Jack Cheese
Green Onion

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How to Make Beef Sausage Chili

Preheat your slow cooker.
In a large skillet, cook 1 lb Italian sausage over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.
Transfer the crumbled sausage to the slow cooker.
Leave 1 teaspoon of sausage fat in the skillet.
Add 1.5 lbs beef (chuck or round, cut into 1-inch cubes) to the skillet and brown in batches. Remove excess fat as needed.
Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 large onion, chopped, to the skillet and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1-2 jalapeños, minced (remove seeds for less heat), and 1/2 teaspoon habanero pepper (use with caution!), to the skillet. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, reserving the juice, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Pour the mixture over the meat in the slow cooker and stir well.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) until melted. Alternatively, garnish with shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

90g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Beef Sausage Chili?

Beef Sausage Chili takes about 340 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 320 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Beef Sausage Chili?

Beef Sausage Chili has approximately 726.1 calories per serving, with about 90 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 65 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Beef Sausage Chili?

The key ingredients for Beef Sausage Chili are Chorizo Sausage, Stewing Beef, Onions, Garlic Cloves, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano Leaves. See the full list with measurements above.