Yield: 6
Italian Sausage Chili
This easy no-bean Italian Sausage Chili has ground beef and Italian sausage for a meaty combo that brings a kick of warm savory spiciness.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian Sausage
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 Tablespoons Franks hot sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chips, and/or cilantro and green onion, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to lightly coat the pot. Add the bell peppers, onion, and jalapeno and saute until beginning to soften, about five minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the Italian sausage and ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon or metal spatula. Cook undistubred for a few minutes, then stir, continuing to cook for about 7-8 minutes, or until browned. Drain off any excess fat, then lightly sprinkle the mixture with salt, to taste.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Franks, chili powder, and cumin. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low then allow everything to simmer together for 5-10 minutes, stirring often. Taste. Add salt, pepper, or additional Franks red hot sauce for heat if desired.
- Serve with toppings of your choice. We’re partial to some shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- This chili definitely has some heat. Lower or eliminate the hot sauce for less heat.
- Chili will keep in the fridge for several days and can be frozen for several months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- The Italian sausage adds a really rich, meaty flavor to this. The hits of fennel are especially delightful. It tastes even better on the second day!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 604Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1735mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 5gSugar: 16gProtein: 40g
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