Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili

Name: Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Chili Seasoning Mix; 15 oz Dried Kidney Beans; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 lb Ground Pork Sausage; 15 oz Light Red Kidney Beans; 8 oz Mild Salsa; 29 oz Stewed Tomato; 15 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili delivers a cozy bowl with tender ground meats, soft tomatoes, and creamy kidney beans in a mellow, well-rounded sauce. Mild salsa and classic chili spices create depth without overwhelming heat, perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings. It’s a comforting, hearty chili that invites seconds and pairs well with cornbread or a simple salad.

Prep10 mins
Cook1 hr 40 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, sausage, and onion; cook, stirring, until the beef and sausage are fully browned, then drain and discard the grease.
2

Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, salsa, chili seasoning mix, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors blend.