Meaty Three-Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Meaty Three-Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 3/4 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds); 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; Additional chopped onion, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Additional chopped onion, optional

1
In a 4-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, cook the sausage and beef over medium heat, until the meat is no longer pink; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set meat aside.
2
Saute onion, peppers and garlic in the reserved drippings for 3 minutes. Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes, bacon and browned sausage and beef; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Add all of the beans. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped onion if desired.

1637

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, 3/4 pound ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Meaty Three-Bean 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.

Meaty Three-Bean Chili

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