Emily's Chipotle Chili

This slow cooker chipotle chili is made with hot Italian sausage, ground beef, tomatoes, spices, and chipotle peppers for a subtle, smoky flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 8 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 448 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ground black pepper
• 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
• 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.