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Thick Chili Recipe

This meaty and flavorful Thick Chile Recipe is baked in the oven for a satisfying casserole with tomatoes, beans, ground beef and sausage. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: thick oven baked chili
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 539kcal
Author: Barbara Bakes LLC

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 15-ounce black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14-ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15-ounce tomato sauce
  • 1 can 4-ounce green chilies
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325ºF. 
  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, warm the oil.
  • Sauté the beef, sausage, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and bake 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaves and discard.
  • Serve with sour cream, sliced green onions, or grated cheddar cheese.

Notes

Slightly adapted from The Big Book of Casseroles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1471mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g