SPICY SAUSAGE & BLACK BEAN CHILI

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Unusual flavor and easy to make...you can also decrease the heat to actually make it edible! Tastes great on a cold winter day with a fresh loaf of crusty bread and a crisp green salad.

Provided by MMers

Categories     Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb hot Italian sausage
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
2 bay leaves
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 sweet red peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 chipotle pepper, diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Remove sausage from casing.
  • In dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown meat breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  • Drain off all but 2 tsp fat.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, fennel seeds and bay leaves.
  • Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add onions, garlic, red peppers, adobo sauce, and chipotle pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and 2 cups water.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in beans.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for another 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Note: you can substitute a jalapeno pepper for the chipotle pepper and hot sauce for the adobo sauce.

Prince Joy
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've even won a chili cook-off with this recipe!


Mary Chipako
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This chili is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it, and my friends always ask for the recipe.


Rijan Yadav
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of sausage in this chili. It turned out great! The tofu absorbs all the flavors of the other ingredients and it's just as satisfying as the meat version.


Adeniran Tunde
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This chili is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served with a variety of toppings, like sour cream, avocado, and cheese.


Mae Hernandez123
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I love the smoky flavor of this chili. I use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to give it that extra kick. It's so good!


Ishaq khan mobile zone kalakot swat
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I often have leftover sausage and black beans in my fridge, and this chili is a great way to use them up.


Sefatullah Mumand
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I'm always looking for easy and delicious weeknight meals. This chili is perfect. It's quick to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Charleigh Chambers
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This chili is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a can of pumpkin puree for a little sweetness and extra nutrition.


Kabir Das
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this chili. The spice level is just right - it's flavorful without being overpowering.


Cougar Walter
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the black beans and corn, and they don't even notice the sneaky vegetables I add in, like zucchini and carrots.


Ali Murtza
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I made this chili in my slow cooker and it turned out great. I just threw all the ingredients in the pot in the morning and let it cook on low all day. When I got home from work, dinner was ready!


Asheikh Usman Tijjani
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This chili is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out. I like to serve it with a side of cornbread or crackers.


MD Rakib khan
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I love that this chili is made with black beans instead of kidney beans. It gives it a unique flavor and texture. I also like the addition of corn and bell peppers. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Sweta Walker
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a can of diced tomatoes and a can of corn to mine. It makes it even more hearty and flavorful.


Alomgir Hossain
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I made this chili for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


HaZeM KaBo
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage in my freezer and it worked perfectly. The chili was hearty and flavorful, and it was even better the next day.


MR GAMIN AKASH
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I'm not usually a fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. The sweetness of the black beans and corn balances out the spice from the sausage and chili powder. Definitely a keeper!


Nicole Fox
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used ground turkey instead of sausage and it was still delicious. Served it with sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips. Yum!


Rebecca Patterson
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This chili is a flavor explosion! The combination of spicy sausage, black beans, and chili spices is perfect. I especially love the kick from the cayenne pepper. Will definitely make this again.