Three Bean Chili with Beef and Sausage Recipe
Chili night just got a whole lot more exciting! This Three Bean Chili with Beef and Sausage is bursting with spice and packed with a hearty mix of meat and beans—perfect for any chili lover!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno minced
- 1 poblano chile minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 Anaheim chiles diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb boneless chuck cut into 1/4'' chunks
- 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage OR hot OR mild
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp Nature's Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans
- 1 (15 oz) can light red kidney beans
- 1/2 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add butter and canola oil. Add peppers, chilies, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chuck and brown, for about 3 minutes. Add ground beef and sausage, stirring gently, trying not to break it up too much. Cook meat until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, coriander, Nature's Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the sauce from burning.
- Stir in chicken stock, then add beans. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Notes
STORE leftover Three Bean Chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, FREEZE for up to 3 months.
When ready to enjoy, REHEAT the chili on the stove top over medium heat or in the microwave, adding a little water if needed to adjust the consistency. Label the container with the date if freezing to keep track of freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1024mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1516IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg
