Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili

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Warm, hearty and full of great Johnsonville Italian Sausage, this is one chili that scores big points with the crowd. Make it the day before for easy serving and even more flavor!

  • Servings: 12

Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili

What you need

  • 1 pkg.
    (19 oz.) Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 cup
    onion, chopped
  • 3
    celery ribs, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
  • 1 large
    sweet red pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 1 Tbsp.
    garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp.
    olive oil
  • 1 large
    yellow pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 1 large
    green pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 3 cans
    (14-1/2 oz. each) Italian recipe stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (16 oz.) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    (15 oz.) butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup
    black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup
    cream sherry (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp.
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 1-1/2 tsp.
    baking cocoa
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp.
    pepper

Preparation

  • 1
    Grill Italian sausage according to package directions; cut into half moon slices and set aside.
  • 2
    In a soup kettle, sauté the onion, celery, sweet peppers and garlic in oil until tender.
  • 3
    Add sausage and the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • 4
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until flavors are blended.

4.2 of 5 Average Rating (5 total reviews)
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Won my Company's Chili Cook Off with this Recipe.

by B H 4 weeks ago
It took five years, a variety of gimmicks but this recipe got me to the top. Out of a very experienced group of 20 competitors. This took top honors. Used fresh ground italian bulk pork sausage (4lbs) and fresh basil. Followed the recipe to a tee. Brown the bulk sausage till it's crisp. Drain in a strainer. Good to go.
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everyone loves it.

by P Cook 2 months ago
I've never made this that it wasn't finished in one night - easy to double or triple, takes no time, I usually add more sausage or use the ground Johnsonville. We love this.
I tore this out of a Superbowl ad many years ago... What luck!
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Love this recipe!

by Luie 5 months ago
I love this recipe! My husband and son love chili. I was looking for an alternative recipe and came upon this one. I sometimes slow cook it in the crockpot and feel that it really combines the flavors. My husband can't eat onions and even without them it's great.
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Dissapointed

by Shaky 5 months ago
I made this recipe ver batum with the exception of the Yellow pepper which i didn't have. It came out super thick and the only thing you could really taste was the tomatoes. If I were to make it again(and I wouldn't) I would pass on the paste. It's just not neccessary. We are actually considering using the LO's as a spaghetti sauce. I even added a quater tsp. red pepper flakes and it was drowned out by tomatoes. No "bon appetete" here. I will continue to use JV sausage as I like the products but not this recipe. Shaky
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Easiest chili I've ever made

by Tatie 7 months ago
My co-worker suggested I try this recipe and it was delicious. Very quick and easy to make.
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