Smoky Chipotle Beef & Sausage Slow Cooker Chili

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Smoky Chipotle Beef & Sausage Slow Cooker Chili warms up your table with a bold, smoky flavor. This hearty chili features a rich blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, complemented by a medley of spices that create a satisfying meal. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a family dinner, it pairs beautifully with toppings like sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro.

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Overview

This hearty chili combines the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers with the richness of ground beef and Italian sausage. Perfect for a cozy meal, this slow-cooked dish is packed with spices and is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Serve it with sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro for an extra touch of flavor.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 515 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds (lb) ground beef
• 1 Pound (lb) bulk hot Italian sausage
• 5 Tablespoons (tbsp) chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cumin, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) coriander, ground
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 28 Ounces (oz) diced tomatoes
• 15 Ounces (oz) tomato sauce
• 14 Ounces (oz) kidney beans
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 6 Ounces (oz) tomato paste

Steps

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and sausage until lightly browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
2. Add chili powder, cumin, and coriander to the pot. Cook and stir until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Transfer the chili to a slow cooker and cover.
6. Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
7. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional hour.
8. Serve hot, garnished with your choice of sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Smoky Chipotle Beef & Sausage Slow Cooker Chili!