Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili
Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili balances robust hot and mild sausage with creamy cannellini beans and sweet bell peppers, all wrapped in smoky ancho and chipotle notes. Each spoonful is rich, gently spicy, and comforting, perfect for a cool evening dinner or game-day gathering where a warming, meaty chili shines.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hot and mild Italian sausage, the onion, and a pinch of salt in the hot oil until the sausage is browned and crumbly and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- 2
Stir in ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, and oregano; cook, stirring, until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in the water and tomato purée; bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook at a steady simmer until the sausage is tender. Add more water as needed and skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
- 4
Stir in the beans and bell peppers. Simmer until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt.
- Calories 805.98 kcal High 40%
- Protein 38.75 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 59.11 g 21%
- Total Fat 47.53 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 15.64 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 145.05 mg High 48%
- Sodium 1905.36 mg High 83%
- Dietary Fiber 15.53 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 18.49 g --
- Added Sugars 4.83 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 211.24 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 7.57 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 1152.72 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 58.67 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 36.55 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili is an Italian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, and Chipotle Powder. Each serving provides about 805.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili?
- It is an Italian chili recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Chipotle Powder, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 805.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili healthy?
- Chef John's Hearty Italian Sausage Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 805.98 calories and 38.75 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1905.36 mg (83% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 15.64 g (78% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.83 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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