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Chef John's Spicy Italian Sausage Chili

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
90 min
TOTAL TIME
110 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Italian
Chef John's Spicy Italian Sausage Chili
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 1/4 pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
Instructions
1
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a substantial cooking vessel over a moderately high heat setting. Cook and stir the hot Italian sausage, an onion, and a small amount of salt in the hot oil until the sausage is nicely browned and crumbly, and most of its liquid has evaporated, taking approximately 10 minutes to achieve.
2
Add a blend of spices to the mixture, including ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, and oregano; sauté until the aroma is released, approximately 2 minutes.
3
Introduce water and tomato puree into the mixture; bring it to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to a low setting and cook at a steady, slow simmer until the sausage is tender, requiring about 45 minutes to accomplish.
4
Add more water as necessary and skim off any excess fat that rises to the surface during cooking.
5
Introduce beans and bell peppers into the mixture; continue to cook until the vegetables are tender, taking approximately 30 minutes.
6
Season with salt to complete the dish.