Italian Chili with Sausage (Easy One Pot Recipe) Recipe
Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Italian Chili with Sausage, a comforting one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights. Packed with savory Italian sausage, ground beef, and a blend of aromatic spices, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Meat Mixture:
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground hot Italian sausage, or links with casings removed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables and Sauces:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, plus their juices
- 30 ounces chili beans (with sauce)
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
For Serving:
- Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
- Garlic cheese croutons
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sprinkle salt, add beef, sausage, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add Vegetables and Sauces: Cook peppers, onions, and garlic until soft. Add tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley. Serve hot, topped with parsley, Pecorino Romano, and croutons.
Notes
- Experiment with different meat combinations for variety.
- Simmering for at least 20 minutes enhances flavors, but 1 hour yields the best taste.
- Remember to drain excess fats from the cooked meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
