Crock Pot Chili with Sausage

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Chili with Sausage, a satisfying one-pot meal that's as easy as it is delicious. Combining the bold, savory flavors of ground sausage and beef with a medley of classic chili spices, diced tomatoes, and hearty beans, this slow-cooked recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. With minimal prep time and the magic of your slow cooker, this chili achieves an irresistibly rich and smoky taste, complemented by tender onions, bell peppers, and a touch of optional cayenne for those who love a spicy kick. Serve steaming bowls of this comforting chili straight from the crock pot, and customize with your choice of toppings like creamy sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh green onions. Designed for convenience and packed with robust flavor, this sausage chili is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any table!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground sausage and ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain any excess fat and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked meat, onion, and bell pepper mixture into the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, black pepper, and beef broth to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir everything together to ensure the ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.

Step 7

After cooking, give the chili a final stir and taste. Adjust the seasonings with more salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.

Step 8

Serve the chili hot with desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or cornbread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3569.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3805.6

Total Fat 226.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 693.1mg	0%
Sodium 8212.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.1g	0%
Total Sugars 50.5g
Protein 229.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 623.8mg	0%
Iron 37.6mg	0%
Potassium 5844.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 23.9%