Hearty Sausage Chili
Hearty Sausage Chili
This robust yet simple chili recipe boasts a great flavor and finish. The hints of basil and Italian herbs come through with the use of Johnsonville® Sweet Italian Sausage as its main ingredient, making a second helping a must. Good luck topping this one!
Ingredients
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1
package
(19 ounces) Johnsonville® Fresh Italian Sweet Sausage Links, casings removed
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2
bags
(12 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and sorted
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1
medium
onion, diced
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1
large
green pepper, diced
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4
cloves
garlic, minced
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2
tablespoons
chili powder
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1
tablespoon
ground cumin
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1/2
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
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Salt, to taste
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2
cups
water
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1
large
tomato, diced
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2
cups
tomato juice
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1/4
cup
bourbon
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Optional toppings: chopped green onions, shredded Cheddar cheese or sour cream
REVIEWS
Directions
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Soak beans ahead according to package directions.
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In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, crumble and cook sausage over medium heat until sausage is browned and the internal temperture is 160°F; about 10 minutes. Drain if desired.
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Add the onion, green pepper, garlic; cook until tender.
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Add seasonings, water and presoaked drained beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-½ house or until beans are tender.
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After 45 minutes of cooking, add tomato, tomato juice and bourbon. Check chili often, additional water may be needed as beans cook and absorb moisture.
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Garnish with green onion, Cheddar cheese or sour cream.
