Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time:: 8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:: 8 hrs 35 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
2 pounds ground beef
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans (Optional)
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
Directions
Cook sausage and ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crumbly; drain. Add chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in garlic and onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then transfer chili into a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Stir in tomato paste an hour before chili is done.