Description
This Award Winning Southern Soul Chili recipe is hearty and flavorful, packed with ground beef, hot sausage, smoky chili powder, and a rich blend of BBQ sauces and beer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb hot sausage
- ½ poblano pepper – chopped
- 2 stalks celery – chopped
- 1 medium onion – minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic – minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 oz tomato paste – canned or from tube
- 1 (16 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup your favorite Hot/Spicy BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 12 oz lager beer
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 2 cans (15 oz each) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- In an extra-large stockpot or cast iron skillet, brown the ground beef and hot sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks.
- Add the chopped poblano pepper, celery, and minced onion (excluding the garlic) to the pot. Cook with the meat until the vegetables become tender, and the meat is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat to medium to prepare for simmering the chili base.
- Stir in the chili powder, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and both kinds of BBQ sauce into the pot. Mix thoroughly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to incorporate full flavor. Cook this mixture for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently to develop depth.
- Pour in the lager beer, beef stock, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey or sugar. Stir well to blend all ingredients evenly.
- Let the chili simmer gently for about 1.5 hours, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and allow flavors to meld together. If it becomes too thick, gradually add water in ¼ cup increments to reach desired consistency.
- Mix in the drained kidney and black beans. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes more, stirring often. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Spoon the chili into bowls, and serve with garnishes such as sour cream, scallions, grated cheese, hot sauce, jalapeños, or hot cornbread for a true Southern soul food experience.
Notes
- Garnish with traditional chili toppings for an authentic experience.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauces for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Southern Soul Chili, Chili Recipe, Hearty Chili, Southern Cuisine