Kimmy's Zesty Chili

Recipe Rating:	11 Ratings4
Categories:	Beef, Healthy, Chili
Collections:	The Great Tailgate!
Keyword:	beans
Serves:	8
Prep Time:	45 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr

Ingredients

1 lb	extra lean ground beef
8 oz	light italian sausage (casing removed)
5 tsp	minced garlic
1 c	diced red onions
1 c	diced celery
1 c	diced green pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp	chili powder
1 1/2 tsp	ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp	dried oregano
1 tsp	ground coriander
1/4 tsp	ground black pepper
1 can(s)	diced tomatoes (19 oz.)
1 can(s)	tomato sauce (14 oz.)
1 c	beef broth
1 can(s)	red kidney beans (19 oz.)
1 can(s)	beans in tomato sauce
3 Tbsp	chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 c	grated medium cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp	lime juice
1 Tbsp	honey

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Kim Crain

Well Seasoned

Perth, ON, Canada

Kim_Crain

Member Since Jul 2012

Kim's Notes:

Every cook has a special version of chili - here's mine. It's meaty and nicely spiced with just the right amount of beans. I love the way the beans absorb the spices and rich tomato sauce. Bon appetit!!! Kimmy

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

We really liked the mix of meat in this recipe... beef and Italian sausage, oh my! Also, the addition of lime juice and honey sweetens the flavor a bit, making for a more mild (but still tasty!) chili.

Directions

Cook sausage, beef, garlic and onions in a large pot over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Add celery and green pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add beans and simmer, covered for 1 hour. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh cilantro, lime juice and honey. Serve chili topped with grated cheddar cheese, if desired.

Comments

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Kitchen Crew JustaPinch

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

cathy murphy msabbyk

Feb 17, 2013

Hi I am curious as to what "beans in tomato sauce" are? I have never seen these in the store. What kind of beans are they maybe I could substitute?

Sandra Marrs sunnidaze

Feb 17, 2013

What type of beans in tomato sauce?

Judi Fotherby JudithIrene777

Feb 17, 2013

I always use HEINZ Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce...

Donna DeMarino DonnaDe

Feb 17, 2013

I use any baked beans I have in my cabinet and then rinse them before putting in chile. If I only have white beans or any kind of beans in pantry, I just rinse them and dump in. This recipe sounds delicious! I just made chile yesterday but will try this next time, sounds wonderful. Thank you for posting!

Paul Jerome wallyo35

Feb 17, 2013

I'm gonna give you a congrats for your Blue Ribbon PLUS a BIG ITALIAN PINCH for sharing your rx with us on JAP.
Love chili and looking forward to trying this winner. I'll find the "beans in tomato sauce" somewhere. ;) ;) ;)

Paul Jerome wallyo35

Feb 17, 2013

I also PINNED it and sent to my friends and family....ciao Bella.

andrea collins andypandy

Feb 17, 2013

When kinnie says baked beans in tomato sauce its referring to Pork and Beans, the type you use when making weiners and beans, chuck wagon beans, that type, Heinz or Bushes. You would not rinse these beans, sauce and all goes in. I am going to make this chili also this week, going shopping today for ingredients. Curious about the lime and honey at the end.

karen Cowern forkandspoon

Feb 17, 2013

What type of beans in tomato sauce do you use and what size can?

Marsha McTigue M1CAL

Feb 17, 2013

The beans are like our Pork & Beans here in the USA, just take the piece of pork out. They taste just about the same, and I wouldn't think you could really tell the difference if they're mixed in with the other ingredients.

Teri Townshend greemat

Feb 17, 2013

Campbells makes a beans in tomato sauce. Not crazy about them alone but bet they are delish in this recipe. It WILL be made in this house this week. Thanks, Kim.