Jan 27, 2008 8:56 am US/Central
Touchdown Italian Chili
Touchdown Italian chili from the kitchen at Johnsonville:
Prep: 35 min.
Cook: 20 min.
1 package (19.76 ounces) Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Links
1 cup chopped onion
3 celery ribs, cut into ½-in. pieces
1 each large sweet red, yellow and green pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian recipe stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
¾ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup cream sherry, optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
½ to 1 teaspoon pepper
Grill Italian sausage according to package directions; cut into half moon slices and set aside. In a soup kettle, sauté the onion, celery, sweet peppers and garlic in oil until tender. Add sausage and the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until flavors are blended.
12 servings.
* Sprinkle chili with grated Asiago, Romano or Parmesan cheese.
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