Description
Italian Sausage Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines savory Italian sausage, tender beans, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this easy-to-make chili warms both the body and soul. Whether served over pasta or with crusty bread, it?s a colorful and satisfying meal that?s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 15 oz canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the Italian sausage. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced bell peppers and onions to the pot; saut? for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic along with chili powder and cumin; cook for one minute.
- Pour in canned tomatoes (with juices) and add drained beans. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat; cover and cook for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg