Recipe: Spicy Sausage Chile
Description:
This Spicy Sausage Chile is a tantalizing dish packed with flavor and heat. It offers a perfect blend of zesty spices, hearty sausage, and nutritious beans, creating a satisfying meal that’s sure to warm you up from the inside out. The heat level can be customized to your preference, whether you prefer a fiery kick or a milder taste. Plus, the addition of cinnamon adds a unique depth of flavor that sets this chile apart from the rest. For an even better taste experience, make it a day ahead and let the flavors meld together for an even more delicious dish!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 544.8
- Fat Content: 32.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 64.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1713.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 35.1g
- Fiber Content: 9.2g
- Sugar Content: 9.6g
- Protein Content: 29.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 hot Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 2 onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- Water
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Steam the hot Italian sausage in its casings to remove any excess fat. Once cooked, let it cool down and then slice it into bite-sized pieces. |
| 2 | In a large pot, brown the sausage until it’s cooked through, then blot away almost all of the fat. |
| 3 | Add the chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and fennel seed to the pot. Stir the spices over medium heat for a couple of minutes until fragrant. |
| 4 | Mix in the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and celery, stirring until they’re softened and aromatic. |
| 5 | Pour in the diced tomatoes and water, then bring the mixture to a boil. |
| 6 | Reduce the heat to low and let the chile simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. |
| 7 | Finally, stir in the kidney beans and black beans, and continue to simmer until the chile has thickened to your desired consistency. |
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Spicy Sausage Chile hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced green onions.
- Pair it with some crusty bread or cornbread for a complete and satisfying meal.
- This chile also freezes well, so consider making a double batch and storing some for later enjoyment!
Keywords:
Pork, Black Beans, Beans, Vegetable, Meat, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, Freezer, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
With its bold flavors and customizable heat level, this Spicy Sausage Chile is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy the comforting warmth and delicious taste of this hearty dish on chilly evenings or whenever you’re craving a hearty and satisfying meal.
