Sausage & Kidney Bean Chili

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This sausage and bean chili recipe is perfect for an outdoor cookout but can also be made on the stove for a comfort classic on a cold day.

All-American Chili
Photo: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Prep Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage

  • 2 cups chopped onion

  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 8 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 pound ground sirloin

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 ¼ cups Merlot or other fruity red wine

  • 2 (28-ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added kidney beans, drained

  • ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Add sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ground sirloin and jalapeño to pan; cook 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.

  2. Add chili powder, ground cumin, tomato paste, oregano, ground pepper, salt and bay leaves and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, tomatoes and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

  3. Uncover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaves. Sprinkle each serving with cheddar cheese.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286 Calories
8g Fat
29g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups chili and 1 tablespoon cheese
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Protein 22g 44%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 460mg 20%
Calcium 169mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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