Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili
Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili
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!
Ingredients
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1
package
(19 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE Fresh Italian Mild Sausage Links or Fresh Italian Hot Sausage Links
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1
cup
chopped onions
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3
celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1
large
sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1
large
yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1
large
green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1
tablespoon
minced garlic
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3
tablespoons
olive oil
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3
cans
(14-1/2 ounces each) Italian recipe stewed tomatoes
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1
can
(16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1
can
(15 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
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1
can
(6 ounces) tomato paste
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3/4
cup
sliced black olives
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1/4
cup
cream sherry, optional
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1
tablespoon
chopped fresh basil
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1-1/2
teaspoons baking cocoa
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1/2 to 1
teaspoon
pepper
REVIEWS
Directions
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Cook sausage according to package direcions. Cool slightly; cut into half moon slices and set aside.
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In a soup kettle, cook and stir the onions, celery, sweet peppers and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender; 5-7 minutes.
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Add sausage and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until flavors are blended.
Sizzling Sausage Grill Plus Preparation:
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Cook sausage according to directions for Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill Plus.
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Cool slightly; cut into half moon slices and set aside.
