Sausage chili loaded wit beans, spices and seasoning then finished off with creamy Velveeta cheese in this super easy but delicious chili recipe.
Get ready for a hearty bowl of flavor-packed goodness with this delicious and easy sausage chili recipe. Packed with savory sausage, creamy Velveeta cheese, and a blend of spices, this chili is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re serving it up at a game day gathering or simply craving a cozy and comforting meal, this recipe has got you covered.
The secret ingredient that takes this chili to the next level is the creamy Velveeta cheese. It adds a rich and velvety texture that perfectly complements the bold flavors of the sausage and spices. Normally chili is topped with some form of shredded cheese. Yet, this recipe takes it a step further and puts the cheese in the chili ahead of time.
So grab your apron and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and satisfying sausage chili recipe. It’s the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day. Get ready to dig in and savor every spoonful of this flavor-packed chili.
How To Make Sausage Chili
Ingredients needed
- Ground beef
- Ground Italian sausage
- Bacon
- Beans (kidney, pinto and black)
- Diced tomatoes
- Onion
- Red bell pepper
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic
- Velveeta
- Chicken bouillon cube
- Seasonings and herbs (listed below)
Quick tip and variation before starting the recipe
The Velveeta cheese can be subbed out for any cheese or no cheese at all without effecting the recipe much. Velveeta brings a great creaminess and it’s very common to have a little cheese with chili. The ground beef can be subbed into double sausage easily.
Making the sausage chili and adding the special touch
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, brown the sausage and ground beef. Remove from the pot once browned.
- After removing the ground beef and sausage, drain the excess fat then add in the bacon. Cook the bacon and remove once fully cooked and leave the bacon fat in the bottom.
- Now, add in the diced onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook until soft and the onions have changed color.
- Toss in the beans and diced tomato then add back in the cooked ground beef and sausage.
- Pour the beef broth in and lower the heat to low. Add in the seasonings and herbs including the bouillon cubes and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook the chili on low for an hour covered.
- When finished, add in the Velveeta cheese. Once the cheese has melted into the chili stir in the cooked bacon to finish. Or save the bacon to top the chili for a crunchy texture.
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Sausage Chili
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 15 ounce can of pinto beans, drained & rinsed
- 15 ounce can of black beans, drained & rinsed
- 15 ounce can of petite diced tomato, drained & rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cup beef broth
- 8 ounce Velveeta cheese
Seasoning & spices
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, brown the sausage and ground beef. Remove from the pot once browned.
- After removing the ground beef and sausage, drain the excess fat then add in the bacon. Cook the bacon and remove once fully cooked and leave the bacon fat in the bottom.
- Now, add in the diced onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook until soft and the onions have changed color.
- Toss in the beans and diced tomato then add back in the cooked ground beef and sausage.
- Pour the beef broth in and lower the heat to low. Add in the seasonings and herbs including the bouillon cubes and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook the chili on low for an hour covered.
- When finished, add in the Velveeta cheese. Once the cheese has melted into the chili stir in the cooked bacon to finish. Or save the bacon to top the chili for a crunchy texture.