touchdown italian chili for a crowd

13 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Mar 25, 2016

Great to make ahead for tailgating, or for game day at home for a group. Serve with crusty bread or cornbread.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package (appr. 19 oz) italian sausage links (mild or hot)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 cans (14.5 oz each) italian stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup cream sherry (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • - black pepper, to taste

How To Make touchdown italian chili for a crowd

  • Step 1
    Grill or pan-fry sausages according to package instructions. Slice them lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch half moons.
  • Step 2
    In a large Dutch ove or soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute onion, celery, peppers and garlic until tender, turning down heat if needed, to keep garlic from burning.
  • Step 3
    Add sausage and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Chili
Keyword: #potluck
Keyword: #game-day
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Method: Stove Top

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