Smoked Beef and Sausage Chili with Roasted Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A hearty chili featuring smoked ground beef and sausage with roasted tomatoes and peppers, layered with bold spices for a smoky, rich flavor. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs ground beef, smoked sausage, sliced, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces (1 can) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your smoker to 225°F with wood chips of your choice for smoke.
2. Step 2: Spread 1 pound ground beef and 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage on a foil-lined tray and smoke for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and smoky flavor infusion.
3. Step 3: While the meats smoke, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion, 1 diced large red bell pepper, and 1 diced large green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spices bloom.
5. Step 5: Add the smoked ground beef and sausage to the pot along with 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes, 15 ounces drained kidney beans, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low and let chili cook gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.