Italian Chili Recipes

ITALIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, red pepper, water, celery, broth, chili powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic and salt. , Drain beef mixture; add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Add the beans, mushrooms, zucchini and parsley. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

CHEF JOHN'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hot Italian sausage, mild Italian sausage, onion, and a pinch of salt together in the pot, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon. Cook until sausage is browned and crumbly, and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
• Stir ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, ground black pepper, chipotle chile powder, and oregano into sausage mixture; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Pour water and tomato puree into sausage mixture, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook on a steady simmer until sausage is tender, about 45 minutes. Add water as necessary and skim any fat that floats to the top.
• Stir cannellini beans, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into sausage mixture. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

ITALIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef along with onions in a stockpot, drain, and return to pan.
• Stir in mushrooms, diced tomatoes, sauce, water, kidney beans, chili powder, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Serve with a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella.

ITALIAN STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• Crumble ground beef into a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring, until beef is evenly browned. Drain grease, if necessary.
• Pour in the spaghetti sauce, water, sugar, tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni, bouillon, chili powder and kidney beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors.

ITALIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sprinkle the salt. Add the beef, sausage, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the meats are browned, 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
• Add the peppers and onions and continue to cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds longer, about 10-12 minutes total.
• Add the diced tomatoes, chili beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Stir the parsley into the cooked chili. Serve hot, topped with a sprinkle of parsley, freshly grated Pecorino Romano, and garlic cheese croutons.
• Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, or freeze (without croutons and shredded cheese) for up to 3 months.

ITALIAN CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat and move the cooked beef to one side of the pot. Add the diced onions and peppers and cook until onions begin to turn soft and translucent (about 8-10 minutes). Add the drained and rinsed beans, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, water, chili powder, and salt. Stir well, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with hot sauce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Serve hot.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHILI WITHOUT BEANS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pan, brown Italian sausage on medium high heat, breaking up the meat and stirring frequently.
• Once meat is fully cooked, add onion, bell pepper and celery. Stir well and continue cooking for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
• Add all remaining ingredients except masa harina. Stir well. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer, uncovered for about 15-30 minutes.
• If you want to thicken the chili, you can continue cooking for more of the liquid to evaporate. Alternatively, stir about 2 tablespoons masa harina in 1/4 cup cool water until it forms a paste then add slowly to the chili. Allow to continue cooking until desired consistency.

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat in Dutch oven or large deep skillet; drain.
• Add pasta sauce, water, pasta, beans, onions, 1/4 cup cheese and chili powder; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 10 to 12 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Top with remaining cheese.

HEARTY ITALIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

SWEET ITALIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a dutch oven.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Add bell pepper, parsley, onion and celery.
• Saute until onion is clear, approximately 5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Brown meat and onion in large saucepan; drain.
• 2. Add tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, water, pasta, beans, 1/4 cup cheese and chili powder; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Sprinkle with remaining cheese just before serving.

CHILI

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan cook and stir ground beef, sweet pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and the garlic over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.