Chili With Ground Beef and Kielbasa by Kooking w/Kim

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Kooking w/Kim

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Ground beef and sliced kielbasa share the crockpot with tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and chili seasoning. Optional brown sugar can be included before the slow cook, while cornbread, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream are used when serving.

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Watch How to Make It

This recipe begins with browned ground beef, then moves into the crockpot for a low, extended cook. The ingredient amounts make this a substantial pot of chili for serving with the listed additions.

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Ingredients You'll Need

The main ingredients are ground beef and sliced kielbasa. They are joined by two 28-ounce cans of tomato sauce and one 15-ounce can of petite diced tomatoes.

A medium to large chopped onion and two packets of chili seasoning go into the crockpot with the meats and tomatoes. Brown sugar is optional, so it can be added as part of the crockpot ingredients when desired.

A woman in a black shirt holds a package of Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa over a cutting board in a kitchen.

For serving, the recipe uses cornbread with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Sour cream is optional at the table.

A woman holding two packets of McCormick mild chili seasoning over a slow cooker filled with red sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this Chile cook in the crockpot?

Cook it on low for 6 to 8 hours.

What meat is used in this Chile?

The recipe uses 2 lb ground beef and 1 lb sliced kielbasa.

When should the ground beef be added to the crockpot?

Brown the ground beef first, then add everything to the crockpot.

What can I serve with this Chile?

Serve it with cornbread, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream if you like.

Is brown sugar required?

No. Brown sugar is optional.

How To Make It

Brown the ground beef. Add everything to the crockpot.

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve with cornbread, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream if you like.

Wrapping Up

This crockpot chili follows a simple browned-ground-beef start before the remaining ingredients cook together on low.

Recipe created by Kooking w/Kim for Trust Me Try It.

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