Hearty Beef and Sausage Chili: A Winter Warmer

This hearty Beef and Sausage Chili is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day. Packed with flavor, this chili is a one-pot meal that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying. With a combination of ground beef, smoked sausage, beans, and vegetables, this chili is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Brown the Meat: In a large pot, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
2. Add Vegetables: Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Tips:

• For a spicier chili, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a few jalapeños.
• To make the chili even heartier, add a can of kidney beans or black beans.
• Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips.

This hearty Beef and Sausage Chili is a perfect meal for a cold winter day. It’s easy to make, customizable, and sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced

1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

3 medium potatoes, diced

4 cups beef broth

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Instructions

A Classic Comfort Food

Brown the Meat: In a large pot, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.

Add Vegetables: Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.

Combine Ingredients: Stir in the pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40-50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yields: 6-8 servings

• Author: Olivia Chen