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
- 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 813.83 kcal High
- Protein 38.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 61.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 46.87 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.7 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 146.2 mg High
- Sodium 1905.25 mg High
- Fiber 11.09 g Good Source
- Sugar 18.17 g High
- Added Sugar 4.61 g Moderate
- Calcium 199.38 mg Moderate
- Iron 7.02 mg Good Source
- Potassium 766.19 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 49.5 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 24.09 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 813.83 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 813.83 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.
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