Easy Beefy Bean Chili

5 from 1 vote

Delicious stick-to-your ribs smoky super easy beefy bean chili is just the thing on a cool evening or at a BBQ!

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 20

Total Time1 25

Course: soups

Cuisine: American

Keyword: #chili, beef, meaty chili, smoky, spicy, stews, texas

Servings:

Calories: 627kcal

Author: Courtney O'Dell

1 tbsp bacon grease or olive oil
2 medium yellow onions chopped
3 tbsp garlic minced
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage removed from its casing if necessary
2 tsp kosher salt
2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
15 oz can bbq baked beans drained and rinsed
1 tbsp minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
Garnishes optional: cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, jalapeno slices, bacon

Heat oil or grease in a pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ones and garlic, stirring occasionally, cook 7 till 10 minutes till tender.
Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano and let spices cook till fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the ground beef, sausage, and salt to the pot and cook 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more chipotles to add heat if necessary.
Top with desired garnishes and enjoy hot!