Hearty Crock Pot Sausage and Pepper Chili

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 2 medium poblano peppers, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) baked beans
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients:
- Dice the poblano peppers, green bell pepper, yellow onion, and russet potato.
- Slice the Kielbasa sausage and scallions.
- Mince the garlic cloves.

2. Sauté the Vegetables and Sausage:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced Kielbasa sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and transfer to the Crock Pot.
- In the same skillet, add the diced poblano peppers, green bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

3. Brown the Ground Beef:
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer to the Crock Pot.

4. Combine and Cook in Crock Pot:
- Into the Crock Pot, add the sautéed vegetables, cooked Kielbasa, and ground beef.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, baked beans, diced russet potato, and frozen corn.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.

5. Slow Cook:
- Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.

6. Finish and Serve:
- Once the cooking time is complete, stir in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- Serve hot, garnished with thinly sliced scallions on top.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT6H
6 hours

Total Time

- Total Time: PT6H15M
6 hours and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Crock Pot chili
- Sausage chili
- Hearty dinner
- Slow cooker meal
- Comfort food
- Easy chili recipe
- One-pot meal
- Sausage and pepper
- Beef chili
- Poblano pepper dish

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2200

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