Description
A hearty and flavorful Sweet Italian Sausage Chili recipe that is perfect for a cozy dinner. This chili is packed with sweet Italian sausage, beans, and a blend of spices, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sweet Italian Sausage Chili:
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or shredded cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and cook sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add crumbled sausage, and brown for 6–8 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste: Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beans, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot garnished with parsley or cheese.
Notes
- You can swap sweet Italian sausage for spicy if you prefer heat.
- This chili is even better the next day after the flavors have melded.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
