For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and beef, and add a can of drained and rinsed black beans along with some smoked paprika for depth of flavor. Adjust the chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness. A dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt adds a nice tang and creaminess when serving.
Funky Beans
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs 20 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS48
A hearty and flavorful bean dish, reimagined. This recipe elevates simple ingredients into a surprisingly complex and satisfying meal, perfect for a chilly evening or a potluck gathering. Serve alongside warm cornbread for a complete experience.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate29 g
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Cholesterol45 mg
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Fiber9 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium567 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPick over and rinse the dried beans, and place them in a large saucepan of water with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, turn off the heat, and let the beans sit for 1 hour. (1 hour 10 minutes)
02
StepDrain and rinse the beans in a colander, return to the saucepan, cover with water, and simmer for 2 hours, until the beans are tender. (2 hours)
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StepMeanwhile, place the sausage, beef, onion, and green pepper in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the sausage and beef are evenly brown. (10 minutes)
04
StepStir the meat mixture into the beans, and mix in the tomatoes with chiles, ketchup, and chili powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes to thicken. (20 minutes)
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Idell Reilly
May 2, 2025I've made this twice now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly, and the second time I added some diced bacon to the meat mixture. Both were delicious!
Caleigh Armstrong
Apr 12, 2025So much better than canned chili!
Aida Boyer
Mar 18, 2025This was so easy to make and my family loved it! I added a little extra chili powder for a kick.
Payton Will
Feb 28, 2025The smoked paprika really makes a difference! I'll definitely be making this again.
Mae Kihn
Feb 27, 2025My kids are picky eaters, but they actually enjoyed this! I served it with cornbread and it was a hit.
Serenity Lehner
Feb 21, 2025Added a can of black beans for extra protein. Delicious!
Norval Hackett
Dec 23, 2024Great recipe! I used canned beans to save time and it still turned out great.
Lafayette Donnelly
Nov 9, 2024This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I appreciate how simple it is to throw together.