Texas Country-Style Chili with Smoked Sausage and Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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A hearty chili combining smoked sausage, tender beans, and deep, smoky spices reflecting Texas country cooking traditions. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage
1 large, diced yellow onion
4 minced garlic cloves
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
15 oz, drained and rinsed kidney beans
15 oz, drained and rinsed pinto beans
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb smoked sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Cook spices for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz kidney beans, 15 oz pinto beans, browned sausage, and 3 cups beef broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until chili thickens and flavors meld. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.