Description
Award Winning Southern Soul Chili is a hearty dish that brings warmth and flavor to any gathering, whether it’s game day or a cozy night in. This chili combines the richness of ground beef and sausage with a unique blend of spices and BBQ sauces, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to impress family and friends. Each spoonful delivers comforting flavors, enhanced by customizable toppings like sour cream and cheese. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers, this recipe is your new go-to for ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb hot sausage
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 cans (15 oz each) dark red kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- 4 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 12 oz lager beer
- 1/2 poblano pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or cast iron skillet, brown the ground beef and hot sausage over medium heat.
- Add chopped poblano pepper, celery, and onion; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in chili powder, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and both types of BBQ sauces. Cook for about 15 minutes.
- Incorporate lager beer, beef stock, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey/sugar; mix thoroughly.
- Simmer on low heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring frequently. Add water if the mixture thickens too much.
- Finally, add the rinsed kidney beans and black beans; cook for another 30 minutes.
- Serve warm with preferred garnishes like sour cream or grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg