CHEF JOHN'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHILI

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I've added pork to ground beef in chili before, but I've never tried it with all Italian sausage, and I loved the results. We Italian'd this up even more with cannellini beans and a touch of basil, but other than that, it's a fairly classic chili. Garnish with sour cream, avocado, red onion, and basil.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 ¼ pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
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
2 ½ cups water, or as needed
1 cup tomato puree
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hot Italian sausage, mild Italian sausage, onion, and a pinch of salt together in the pot, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon. Cook until sausage is browned and crumbly, and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, ground black pepper, chipotle chile powder, and oregano into sausage mixture; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour water and tomato puree into sausage mixture, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook on a steady simmer until sausage is tender, about 45 minutes. Add water as necessary and skim any fat that floats to the top.
  • Stir cannellini beans, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into sausage mixture. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1850.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Sayyadi Abubakar
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This chili is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Diyor Jòrayv
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this chili is the perfect level of spice. It's not too hot, but it still has a little kick.


Vida Ubong
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This chili is so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Orlisa Deschene
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I love the addition of the fennel seeds to this chili. It gives it a really unique flavor.


solomon basil
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I always have some leftover sausage in my freezer, so this recipe is perfect for me.


Dawson studios
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I made this chili for my family and they loved it! My kids even asked for seconds.


Kohen Lau
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This chili is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.


Selene Barnard
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I love that this chili is made with Italian sausage. It gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoy.


Destiny Lubowa
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up from the inside out.


waheed ahmad
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael chhour
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This is the best chili I've ever had! The sausage gives it such a unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jeri Presley
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Kunal Khatri
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the sausage gives it a nice kick. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chili.