German Texas Chili Recipe

Name: German Texas Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 red onions, chopped; 6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, or to taste; 1 pound hot pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean(R)); 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with juice (such as Hunt's(R)); 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (such as Hunt's(R) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano); 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 cup paprika; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 4 cinnamon sticks; 12 whole cloves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
4 red onions, chopped
6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, or to taste
1 pound hot pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean(R))
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with juice (such as Hunt's(R))
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (such as Hunt's(R) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano)
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
12 whole cloves

1
Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium heat, and cook the onions and chipotle peppers until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Place the hot sausage and turkey into the skillet and cook until brown, chopping the meat up with a spoon into crumbles as it cooks, 10 to 15 more minutes. Spoon the meat mixture into a large slow cooker, leaving excess grease behind in the skillet. Stir the crushed tomatoes, Italian-style diced tomatoes, beer, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and brown sugar into the meat mixture until thoroughly combined.
2
Tie the cinnamon sticks and cloves into a piece of cheesecloth, and drop the bundle into the slow cooker. Set the cooker to Low, and cook 6 to 8 hours. Remove the cheesecloth spice bundle before serving.

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 red onions, chopped, 6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, or to taste, 1 pound hot pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean(R)), and more.

Yes, German Texas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Texas Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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