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Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-oz cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Toppings: grated Parmesan cheese fresh basil, crusty bread

Method
 

  1. Cook sausage and beef in a large skillet over medium-high about 10 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through; drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer meat to slow cooker.
  3. Add pepper, onion, garlic, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, fennel, salt, and pepper flakes if using.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Cover; cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 2½-3 hours.
  6. Stir well; adjust salt and spices to taste.
  7. Serve hot sprinkled with Parmesan and fresh basil, with crusty bread for dipping.