Slovenian Harvest Chili Recipe

Name: Slovenian Harvest Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. uncooked smoked sausage or kielbasi; 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1 1/2 c. chopped celery; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 (1 lb.) cans crushed or stewed tomatoes; 3 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained; 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce or to taste; 2 Tbsp. chili powder or to taste; 1 Tbsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 c. bottled barbecue sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. uncooked smoked sausage or kielbasi
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 (1 lb.) cans crushed or stewed tomatoes
3 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce or to taste
2 Tbsp. chili powder or to taste
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. bottled barbecue sauce

1
Cook sausages in boiling water until done, 10 to 12 minutes. Slice thin.
2
In heavy 5 to 6-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, brown sausage slices and ground beef, stirring to separate beef into small pieces.
3
Remove meats from pan.
4
Saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in remaining fat in pan.
5
Spoon off excess fat. Return meats to pan.
6
Add tomatoes, barbecue sauce, kidney beans and seasonings.
7
Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Serve topped with cheese.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. uncooked smoked sausage or kielbasi, 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 1 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 1/2 c. chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Slovenian Harvest 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!

Slovenian Harvest Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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