This robust chili is a comforting classic that brings deep, savory flavors to your table. It combines the spicy heat of Italian sausage with the richness of ground chuck, simmered slowly to develop a thick, complex sauce. The addition of pinto beans, garbanzos, or kidney beans adds texture and heartiness, making it a truly satisfying main course. Aromatics like onions, green peppers, and jalapenos provide a fresh contrast to the warm spices of chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or freezing for later, this dish improves with age. It’s a straightforward recipe that relies on simple, pantry-stable ingredients to create a bowl of warmth that feeds the whole family. Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
Male Chauvinist Chili
Description
This robust chili is a comforting classic that brings deep, savory flavors to your table. It combines the spicy heat of Italian sausage with the richness of ground chuck, simmered slowly to develop a thick, complex sauce. The addition of pinto beans, garbanzos, or kidney beans adds texture and heartiness, making it a truly satisfying main course. Aromatics like onions, green peppers, and jalapenos provide a fresh contrast to the warm spices of chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or freezing for later, this dish improves with age. ItâÂÂs a straightforward recipe that relies on simple, pantry-stable ingredients to create a bowl of warmth that feeds the whole family. Serve with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces until crisp.
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Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain well on paper towels.
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In the same skillet, brown the sausage and ground chuck with the chopped onions over medium heat.
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Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture.
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Transfer the browned meat and onions to the crock pot.
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Add the cooked bacon, green pepper, garlic, jalapeno, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, dry mustard, and ground pepper to the crock pot.
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Pour in the Italian-style tomatoes and add the drained pinto beans and garbanzos or kidney beans.
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Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
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Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 to 14 hours.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional chili powder if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 170.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.1g21%
- Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
- Cholesterol 29.5mg10%
- Sodium 458.0mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 11.3g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before serving.
If you prefer a spicier chili, leave the seeds in the jalapeno or add an extra teaspoon of chili powder.
This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can freeze this chili for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serve with toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, or diced white onions.
