Two-Meat, Two Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Two-Meat, Two Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds beef, round steak; 2 pounds hot italian sausages; 3 each onions chopped; 2 each sweet red bell peppers; 2 each green chili peppers; 4 each garlic cloves; ⅓ cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons oregano dried; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 2 each bay leaves; 3 cans tomatoes chopped, with puree; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 2 cans pink beans; 2 cans black beans

Servings: persons

5 pounds beef, round steak
2 pounds hot italian sausages
3 each onions chopped
2 each sweet red bell peppers
2 each green chili peppers
4 each garlic cloves
⅓ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons oregano dried
2 teaspoons cumin ground
2 each bay leaves
3 cans tomatoes chopped, with puree
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 cans pink beans
2 cans black beans

1
In a large soup kettle, cook the ground round, sausage, onions, red and green pepeprs, chili peppers, and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the meat is seared (but not browned), about 10 minutes.
2
Pour off excess fat.
3
Add the chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves and stir for 1 minute.
4
Add the tomatoes with their puree, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
5
Bring to a simmer.
6
Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the liquid is reduced, about 1 1/2 hours.
7
In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal and 1/2 cup of water.
8
Stir the cornmeal mixture and the pink and black beans into the chili.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thickened, about 10 minutes.

2360

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

160

Carbs

196

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds beef, round steak, 2 pounds hot italian sausages, 3 each onions chopped, 2 each sweet red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Two-Meat, Two 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Two-Meat, Two Bean Chili

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