Crockpot Zesty Sausage Chili | Using Sausage instead of Ground Beef

ground sausage

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

canned diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while canned crushed tomatoes can be more economical.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers are milder, while green bell peppers are often less expensive.

Line the crockpot with a crockpot liner for easy cleanup.

In a skillet, cook and crumble the sausage until browned; drain excess grease.

Add the cooked sausage, beans (with liquid), tomatoes (with liquid), corn, chili seasoning packets, and ranch seasoning to the crockpot.

Stir until well combined.

Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.

Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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