I loved this recipe, and whats nice is we changed just a few things instead of a trip to the store and it turned out spectacular! I used all hot sausage, 1-28 oz. can of diced tomatoes, and white kidney beans. We enjoyed the incredible flavour! He was right, such a nice change from beef. Chef John won't steer you wrong! Best chili I have ever made.
Awesome! Made a few variations of my own, however. Added 1b of beef with the sausage, a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes instead of puree, 1/2 can tomato paste, 1 4oz can green chiles, 1 glass of red wine, 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning instead of oregano, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp coriander and along with the bell peppers I threw in about 8 or 9 chopped baby bella mushrooms as well as 1 can of fava beans with the cannelini. I made this for a superbowl chili cookoff and I placed in the top 5 and my crockpot was empty within an hour! Will definitely do this again, soooo good.
To cut down on the prep time, I sautéed the peppers in EVOO until softened, then added a spoonful of minced garlic to the peppers and cooked for an additional minute or so, & finally added the veggies to the sausage mixture. I let it cook for 15 mins instead of 30. No salt needed. This dish is really amazing the next day. WOW!
I was surprised to see Italian sausage instead of the traditional meat found in chili however this was a great mix of flavors and a hit at my house. Another winner by Chef John. I am becoming a huge fan of his recipes. Thanks much!!!!
This is just what is says! A variation on chili and so worth the try. It is full flavored and a different change of pace from usual chili's. Adapt seasonings and liquids to your own tastes. I have this on the stove simmering now and the smell is nothing short of fantastic. Again, it is Italian Chili. not Texas Chili, not Midwest Chili, nor Southwest. Each are all different. That is the best part - this offers you an alternative base and I highly recommended any of Chef John's recipes. He is well trained and not simply a home cook, but he presents all recipes as easy to follow and just delicious. Trust me - this smells like it is worth bursting your comfort bubble. Delish! And no - true Texas Chili has neither beans nor tomatoes.....
I love this recipe. It tastes great. It has a little burn, but not so much that a little sour cream or cheese can't handle. I would recommend this recipe. Chef John delivers again.
New way to make chili with Italian Sausage.. It's wonderful, so tasty and everyone thought it was terrific and want the recipe.
This was amazing Chili. I used one can of canellini beans and 1 can of black beans. I couldn't find chipotle chile powder so I substituted one tablespoon of canned chipotle. Sprinkled fresh Cilantro on the top with shredded tex mex cheese avacado and sour cream. Another HOME RUN for Chef John.
I am usually not a chili fan but I like this chili. Way better than the usual ground beef ones.
I made this for a party and it was gone in half an hour! I made a few substitutions but I think this recipe with its high sausage/bean ratio would be hard to ruin. It has a lot of "give." I used turkey sausage (both hot and sweet as the recipe calls for) an additional can of red kidney beans and used my own homemade chili powder (which was probably milder). We're making it again this weekend because my son never got any at the party!
I live in Texas and YES your chili should have tomatoes in it. Lots of them. This chili wasn't even red until I added more tomatoes (and lots of hot sauce). Be better with green chilies as well. Not spicy enough. It WAS better the second day though.
