Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili - Sizzling Sausage Grill Recipe
Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili - Sizzling Sausage Grill Recipe
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 onion
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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
teaspoon
baking cocoa
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1/2 to 1
teaspoon
pepper
REVIEWS
Directions
Grill sausage on the Johnsonville® Sizzling Sausage Grill (or your favorite cooking method). Let cool slightly; cut into half moon slices and set aside.
In a soup kettle, cook and stir the onion, celery, sweet peppers and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender; 5-7 minutes.
Add sausage and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until flavors are blended.