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Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili

Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 90 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 ¼ pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed
    • 1 ¼ pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • Liquids

    • 💧 2 ½ cups water, or as needed
    • 🍅 1 cup tomato purée

  • Other Ingredients

    • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hot and mild Italian sausage, onion, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until sausage is browned and crumbly, and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.

2

Stir in ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, and oregano; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3

Pour in water and tomato purée; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a steady simmer until sausage is tender, about 45 minutes. Add more water as needed and skim any fat that floats to the top.

4

Stir in beans and bell peppers. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

599

Calories

  • 32
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 38
    Fats

💡 For additional spice, increase the amount of chipotle chile powder.Serve with sour cream, avocado, red onion, and fresh basil for added flavor and texture.This recipe is freezer-friendly; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.