Italian Sausage Chili Recipe: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.25 pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1.25 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
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2.5 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

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add hot and mild Italian sausage, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is browned and crumbly, and most of the liquid has 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 the sausage is tender, about 45 minutes. Add more water as needed and skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
4. Stir in the cannellini beans and bell peppers. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 599 kcal
• Fat Content: 38 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 1850 mg
• Protein Content: 32 g
• Cholesterol Content: 88 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 31 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g