Beef & Sausage Chili Recipe

Name: Beef & Sausage Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chorizo sausage, removed from casings (or Italian sausage); 1 lb stewing beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 -3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped; 1 habanero pepper, minced (optional); 28 ounces tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve 1/2 cup juice); 1/2 cup condensed beef broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 (19 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; green onion, finely chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb chorizo sausage, removed from casings (or Italian sausage)
1 lb stewing beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 -3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 habanero pepper, minced (optional)
28 ounces tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
1/2 cup condensed beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (19 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
green onion, finely chopped for garnish

1
Preheat crockpot.
2
In a large skillet cook sausage over med-hi until crumbled and no longer pink. Transfer to slow cooker. Drain all but 1 T. fat from pan.
3
Add beef to pan and brown in batches. Transfer to slow cooker.
4
Reduce heat to medium and add onions. cook until soft. Add garlic through habanero pepper to pan. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
5
Stir in tomatoes, reserved juice, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
6
Pour mixture over meat in crockpot and stir well.
7
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or Hi for 4-5 hours.
8
Add cheese and stir until it melts OR garnish with shredded cheese.
9
Garnish with chopped green onions.
10
NOTE: Habanero peppers are VERY HOT. I usually leave them out, however the original recipe calls for the. Use with caution!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chorizo sausage, removed from casings (or Italian sausage), 1 lb stewing beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 2 onions, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef & Sausage Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef & Sausage Chili

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