Mushroom Sausage Chili Recipe

Name: Mushroom Sausage Chili Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil (divided); 2 lb crimini mushrooms (quartered); 2 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings); 1 large onion (minced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 lb ground beef; 2 red bell peppers (minced); 4 stalks celery (minced); 5.5 ounce can of tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 28-ounce crushed or diced tomatoes; 1 15-ounce can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed - see notes); Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips, green onions, or corn

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:1h 10min

This sausage chili is loaded with chunks of Italian sausage, ground beef, and sauteed mushrooms. It's a hearty and meaty chili recipe that is sure to please. We usually make this a beanless chili, but you can put some in if your family loves them. It's great both ways.

Updated at: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:47:23 GMT