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Hearty Chili Con Carne

Hearty beef, sausage and bean chili con carne is a comfort food classic meal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 1 Pot of Chili Beans
Calories: 504kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 c Celery finely diced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Country Breakfast Sausage I use Neeses
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 c Chili Powder about 4 tbs
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 4 c Beef Stock
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Beef Better Than Bouillon or 1 bouillon cube
  • 2 16 oz Cans of Pinto Beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 16 oz Can of Red Kidney Beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 15 oz Can Black Beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 15 oz Can Great Northern Beans drained & rinsed
  • 26.46 oz Finely Chopped Tomatoes can use diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 oz Tomato Paste

Instructions

  • Begin by heating a large dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Next, add the olive oil, celery, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Saute for five minutes until the vegetables begin to become tender.
  • Next, add the ground beef and sausage. Break up the meat and cook until browned. 
  • Next, add the seasonings to the meat and vegetables, stir to combine.
  • Next, add the beef stock, Worcestershire, and bouillon. Stir to combine.
  • Next, add the beans, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
  • Simmer the chili over medium heat for half an hour.
  • Serve hot.
  • Top with sour cream, shredded cheese and chives (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 714mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g