Description
This hearty Italian Chili with Sausage is a flavorful one-pot meal that combines the richness of hot Italian sausage with the comforting warmth of traditional chili. Packed with aromatic Italian seasonings, colorful bell peppers, and a variety of beans, this dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground hot Italian sausage, or links with casings removed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Base:
- 30 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, plus their juices
- 30 ounces chili beans (with sauce)
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
- 1 pinch kosher salt
For Serving:
- Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- Garlic cheese croutons
Instructions
- Cook Meat Mixture: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sprinkle salt. Add beef, sausage, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add Vegetables: Add peppers and onions, cook until onions are soft. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Simmer: Add diced tomatoes, chili beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer for 1 hour on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Finish: Stir in parsley. Serve hot, topped with parsley, Pecorino Romano, and garlic cheese croutons.
Notes
- Combine ground turkey with hot Italian sausage for a leaner option.
- For maximum flavor, simmer the chili for at least an hour.
- Drain excess fats from the meat to prevent greasiness in the finished dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1276mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
