Hello Friends! The air is crisp outside this morning making it the perfect Autumn day to make a pot of our Homestead Chili recipe. This recipe is also a wonderful summer recipe to use fresh tomatoes and peppers from the garden. Today I am using vegetables I preserved earlier in the season.
You can find a printable recipe at the bottom of the post!
The first thing you need to do is dice up a large onion.
Next, combine 1 lb. ground beef, 1 lb. ground sausage, and 1 large diced onion in a large skillet.
Brown the ground beef, ground sausage, and diced onions together over medium-high heat. Once browned, drain any excess grease.
Move the browned meat and onions to a large pot or slow cooker.
Today I used a crock pot so the chili could slowing cook all day while I’m busy doing other things.
Add the following ingredients.
1 jar kidney beans-drained and rinsed (pint or 15oz)
1 jar of tomato sauce (quart size or 24oz)
2 large green peppers diced. I used green peppers I had frozen from earlier in the season.
But, sometimes I use banana peppers for a sweeter chili or even some jalapeños for a more kickin’ chili 😊
Be resourceful and use what you have available!
2 jars diced tomatoes (pint size or 15oz). My tomato harvest was very small this past season so I used store bought diced tomatoes.
Again, use what you have!
2 tablespoons salsa. You can use homemade or store bought.Today, I used a spicy jalapeños salsa for a little spicier flavor.
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
½ cup water
Stir all the ingredients together until combined. I cooked on low all day.
Leaving the slow cooker on the back patio keeps the smells out of the house. I love eating chili but I don’t love smelling it all day in the house. It also keeps the heat outside if you are cooking during the summer.
If you are using a stove instead, bring the chili to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally. Reduce to low heat and maintain a simmer for 30 minutes or until the green peepers are tender.
Serve chili warm with desired toppings. Our family enjoys shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips for a nice crunch.
Hope you enjoy our Homestead Chili recipe as much as we do. Find other Autumn Recipes to enjoy on our homepage.
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