Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili

Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    211

A hearty and flavorful chili featuring the robust flavors of Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and a symphony of spices. This chili is perfect for a chilly evening or a casual gathering.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    88 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1850 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    38 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 10 mins 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.

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02 Step

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

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03 Step

Recipe View 45 mins 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.

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04 Step

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

For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the other spices.
If you prefer a thicker chili, you can mash some of the cannellini beans before adding them to the pot.
Feel free to experiment with different toppings, such as shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 70 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Aliza Anderson

    This chili is amazing! The Italian sausage adds so much flavor.

  • Rahul Klocko

    Next time, I might try using different types of Italian sausage for a unique twist.

  • Samanta Cruickshank

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the chili turned out perfectly.

  • Theodore Rempel

    My family raved about this chili. It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Demarco Hauck

    The oregano really makes this chili stand out from others I've tried.

  • Virginia Rath

    I added a little bit of brown sugar to balance the spice, and it was delicious!

  • Vernie Robel

    I loved the addition of cannellini beans; it made the chili so creamy.

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