Hearty Sausage Chili

16 (8 ounce)

minutes

1 hour 30 minutes

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!

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Lunch, Dinner, Slow Cooker, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Italian Sausage

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1 package
(19 ounces) Johnsonville® Fresh Italian Sweet Sausage Links, casings removed
2 bags
(12 ounces each) Great northern beans, rinsed and sorted
1 medium
onion, diced
1 large
green pepper, diced
4 cloves
garlic, minced
2 tablespoons
chili powder
1 tablespoon
ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
season to taste with salt
1 large
tomato, diced
2 cups
water
2 cups
tomato juice
1/4 cup
bourbon
Chopped green onions, shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream

Soak beans ahead according to package directions.
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, crumble and cook sausage until no longer pink and lightly browned.
Add onion, green pepper, garlic and continue to cook until tender.
Add seasonings, water and presoaked beans that have been drained; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-½ house or until beans are tender.
After 45 minutes of cooking, add tomatoes, tomato juice and bourbon. (Please note: check chili often, additional water may be needed as beans cook and absorb moisture).
Garnish with green onion, Cheddar cheese and sour cream. Serve.