SausageWorks Sausage & Beef Chili

Ready In

170 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

150 min

Servings

6 - 8

We can think of all kinds of SausageWorks sausage we’d use in this recipe (like The Fiery Italian, Texas Pete, and The Spicy Gonzalez) but we encourage you to experiment to find your perfect flavor. Feed a crowd or freeze leftovers for later.

Pork
Beef
Dinner
Lunch
Soup
Peanut-Free
Nut-Free
Gluten-Free

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, Diced
1 Yellow Pepper, Chopped
1 Orange Pepper, Chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Pound Sausageworks Spicy Italian Sausage, De-Cased
1/2 Pound Lean Ground Beef
4 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 12-Ounce Beer
3 14-Ounce Cans Diced Tomatoes
1 15-Ounce Can Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 15-Ounce Can Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 15-Ounce Can Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
Salt And Pepper, To Taste
Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Etc. For Serving (Optional)

In large pot over medium-high, add olive oil. When hot, add onion and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds, until just fragrant.
Add sausage and beef. Use wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through.
Add chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
Pour in beer and use wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan. Allow beer to come to simmer and then add diced tomatoes (and liquid) and beans. Cover and simmer over medium low for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Spoon into serving bowls, top with cheese and sour cream, if desired.