Southern Chili

Name: Southern Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground chuck; 1 lb. hot Jimmy Dean sausage; 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 1 can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup Seven-Up; 1/2 cup water; 2 cans pinto beans; 1 can kidney beans; 1 can lima beans; 1 clove garlic; 2 Tbsp. corn meal; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 2 Tbsp. cumin; 1 Tbsp. oregano; salt and pepper to taste; hot sauce to taste

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Southern

Southern Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish blending ground beef, spicy sausage, and a mix of beans, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Its rich, savory taste is perfect for comfort food lovers and those seeking a robust, slow-cooked chili experience. Ideal for gatherings and family dinners.

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Ingredients

2 lb. ground chuck ⓘ
1 lb. hot Jimmy Dean sausage ⓘ
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped ⓘ
2 onions, chopped ⓘ
1 can tomato sauce ⓘ
1/2 cup Seven-Up ⓘ
1/2 cup water ⓘ
2 cans pinto beans ⓘ
1 can kidney beans ⓘ
1 can lima beans ⓘ
1 clove garlic ⓘ
2 Tbsp. corn meal ⓘ
2 Tbsp. chili powder ⓘ
2 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. oregano ⓘ
salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
hot sauce to taste ⓘ

Instructions

Saute ground chuck, Jimmy Dean hot sausage, chopped onions, chopped green pepper, and garlic until cooked through; drain excess fat.
Add all remaining ingredients to the pot.
Cook at least 3 hours on low heat, ensuring it never boils.
Serve with sour cream and Southern corn bread.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

690 kcal 34% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.7g 61% DV

Total Fat 24g 31% DV

Carbs 105.8g 38% DV

Fiber 32.4g 100% DV

Sugar 19g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11870.2mg 100% DV

Potassium 2186.5mg 47% DV

Cholesterol 34.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 595.5mcg 66% DV

Vitamin C 66.2mg 74% DV

Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV

Calcium 836.5mg 64% DV

Iron 36.6mg 100% DV

Diet fit High-protein High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).