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Smoky Sausage Chuck Chili

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cans 15 oz each diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans 15 oz each pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high; brown beef on all sides about 8 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Brown sausage in same pot about 5 minutes until caramelized; set aside with beef.
  3. Add remaining oil; sauté onion about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano; toast 1 minute.
  5. Add tomatoes, paste, broth, salt, and pepper. Return meats; boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender.
  7. Add beans; simmer uncovered 30 more minutes to thicken.
  8. Adjust seasoning; serve with preferred toppings.