Description
This hearty Three Bean Chili with Beef and Sausage is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with protein and a medley of beans, this chili is easy to make and even better the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Beans:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Canned Tomatoes:
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large pot, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook to bloom the spices.
- Combine Ingredients: Add beans, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning and enjoy with toppings like sour cream and cheese.
Notes
- This chili tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, or cornbread.
- To make it spicier, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
