Description
A hearty and flavorful homemade chili made with ground beef, sausage, and fresh vegetables, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup beer (or beef broth for kid-friendly)
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over high heat.
- Add the beef, Italian sausage, onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for about 7-8 minutes until the meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in the chili powder and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Add everything except the kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce to an energetic simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 40-60 minutes until the chili reaches your desired thickness.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the kidney beans.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade chili!
Notes
For a thicker chili, let it simmer longer. Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.