Prepare for the Ultimate Comfort Food: Smoked Chili Like You've Never Had Before!
Hey there! Get ready for a smoky, hearty chili that’ll warm you up from the inside out. Perfect for cozy nights or game day!
Ingredients - Meat and Veggies
You’ll need 1 lb of smoked sausage, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 2 bell peppers. I like red and green for a pop of color, but any will do!
Ingredients - Canned Goods
Grab 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 1 can of kidney beans, and 1 can of black beans. Don’t forget to drain and rinse the beans!
Ingredients - Spices
For that smoky kick, you’ll need 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare Ingredients
Time to prep! Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bell peppers. Easy peasy!
Sauté Base
Heat some oil in a large pot and sauté the onion and garlic until they’re soft and fragrant. This is where the magic begins!
Add Sausage and Peppers
Toss in the sausage and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage starts to brown and the peppers soften.
Add Tomatoes and Beans
Now, add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the drained beans. Give it a good stir to combine everything.
Season and Simmer
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-60 minutes. The longer, the better for those flavors to meld!
Serve
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite fixings. I love shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Don’t forget a slice of cornbread to soak up all that goodness!
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