Meat Lovers Chili
This is not your typical run of the mill chili. It is filled with two different types of meat making each bite hearty and full of meat. The smoked sausage in my recipe is a big part of what sets it apart. I have made this specific recipe for numerous gatherings and parties and I am always so excited by the reaction that I receive. I have been told time and time again that this is a winner recipe and I am so excited to share it!
I start off by prepping my meats and veggies. I brown the ground beef and put it into the pot or crockpot (crockpot is best on days when you have 4-5 hours to spare before dinner time). I then chop my green pepper and smoked sausage and transfer into the pot. As you can see below instead of cutting it into coins I actually cut it into quarters (to reduce choking hazard for my littles). After chopping everything up it is just a matter of throwing everything else in to simmer. Easy right?!
Once I have the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato juice and tomato sauce in the pot I will turn on the heat to medium. I add the onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, chili powder, sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, and diced jalapeno (mine are pre-diced in a jar but obviously you could do fresh or none at all if you don’t like it spicy.
Stir everything together and allow it to simmer for at least 25-30 mins. The longer the better with something like this to allow all of the flavors to marinate. If you are planning to use a crockpot instead everything will stay the same except you put in the crockpot on low for 4-5 hours and then will be ready to serve.
The toppings are something that you are not going to want to skip. I add a dollop of sour cream (this makes the chili so creamy and amazing) I of course add shredded colby & monterey jack cheese. And instead of crackers I add fritos (GAME CHANGER). Stir it all together in your bowl and Enjoy! If you give this recipe a try I would love to know your thoughts in the comment section below. Happy Eating!
You might also want to try this recipe for chili cheese dogs. All you will need in addition to what you already have is hotdogs and bun.
Authorjocelyndawson1DifficultyBeginner1. brown the ground beef and put it into the pot or crockpot (If using crockpot allow all ingredients except topping to simmer on low for 4-5 hours)
2. chop beef smoked sausage, green pepper and jalapeno and add to pot
3. add chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato juice and tomato sauce in the pot and turn on heat to medium.
4. add the onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, chili powder, sugar, oregano, salt, & pepper to the pot and stir everything together. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
5. serve up and add a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese and fritos. Stir and enjoy!
Serving Size 1.5 cups
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 337
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.7g28%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Cholesterol 74mg25%
- Sodium 1353mg57%
- Potassium 101mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.4g7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
- Sugars 8.8g
- Protein 27.4g55%
- Calcium 6%
- Iron 82%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
1. brown the ground beef and put it into the pot or crockpot (If using crockpot allow all ingredients except topping to simmer on low for 4-5 hours)
2. chop beef smoked sausage, green pepper and jalapeno and add to pot
3. add chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato juice and tomato sauce in the pot and turn on heat to medium.
4. add the onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, chili powder, sugar, oregano, salt, & pepper to the pot and stir everything together. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
5. serve up and add a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese and fritos. Stir and enjoy!