Male Chauvinist Chili

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.

Cooking Method: Slow Cooking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 350

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.

Directions

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces until crisp.
2
Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain well on paper towels.
3
In the same skillet, brown the sausage and ground chuck with the chopped onions over medium heat.
4
Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture.
5
Transfer the browned meat and onions to the crock pot.
6
Add the cooked bacon, green pepper, garlic, jalapeno, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, dry mustard, and ground pepper to the crock pot.
7
Pour in the Italian-style tomatoes and add the drained pinto beans and garbanzos or kidney beans.
8
Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
9
Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 to 14 hours.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional chili powder if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 5g
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, beef, sausage, slow cooker, american, beans, hearty, spicy, comfort food, dinner, savory, crockpot, ground beef, italian sausage, family meal, bacon

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