Chef John's Italian Sausage Chili
Description
Chef John's Italian sausage chili combines cannellini beans, red and green bell peppers, and onion for comforting dish with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/4 pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 1/4 pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 onion, chopped
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salt to taste
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2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 1/2 cups water, or as needed
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1 cup tomato puree
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2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hot and mild Italian sausage, onion, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until sausage is browned and crumbly, and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
2
Stir in ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, and oregano; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3
Pour in water and tomato purée; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a steady simmer until sausage is tender, about 45 minutes. Add more water as needed and skim any fat that floats to the top.
4
Stir in beans and bell peppers. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.