Italian Style Chili
Warm, hearty, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Style Chili is a delicious twist on the classic comfort dish. Combining savory ground beef and Italian sausage with robust herbs like basil and oregano, it’s infused with the rustic charm of Italy. Creamy cannellini and hearty kidney beans add substance, while a medley of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and aromatic garlic creates a rich and flavorful base. Simmered to perfection and topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this crowd-pleasing chili is perfect for cozy family dinners or a game-day gathering. Ready in under an hour, it’s a one-pot wonder that delivers bold Italian-inspired taste in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
Add the cannellini beans and red kidney beans to the pot.
Season with dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serve the chili warm in bowls, and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1491 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1250 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
