Two-Meat Chili
Ground beef and pork sausage give this chili a rich, savory flavor. Beans and pureed vegetables make it filling, while a small amount of brown sugar balances the tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped or pureed vegetables, such as carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked or canned beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 ounces) chopped tomatoes
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 bay leaves
Directions
- Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook until no pink remains.
- Drain the excess grease and transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
- Add the vegetables, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, garlic, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, and bay leaves.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed.
Try This: Serve this thick chili inside small bread bowls or spoon it over baked potatoes.