While chili snobs will argue over what true chili really is, you'll be enjoying this amazing recipe that brings together many well-loved (if hotly debated) chili ingredients. The Johnsonville Italian Sausage gives the dish an extra boost of flavor and heat that will make all chili fans want more.

Recipe courtesy of Johnsonville Sausages

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Total:: 30 min
Cook:: 30 min

Yield:: 12 cups, 6-8 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

2 packages (19 ounces, each) Johnsonville Hot or Mild Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 can (12 ounces) beer or 1-½ cups beef stock
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (16 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.25 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
Salt and pepper to taste
Accompaniments: chopped onion, grated cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.

Directions

1. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink and lightly browned.

2. Add onions and garlic; continue to cook and stir until tender.

3. Stir in beer and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes.

5. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat through.

6. Salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve.

My Private Notes

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Yield: 12 cups, 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (19 ounces, each) Johnsonville Hot or Mild Italian Sausage Links, casings removed; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 can (12 ounces) beer or 1-½ cups beef stock; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 can (16 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15.25 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn; Salt and pepper to taste; Accompaniments: chopped onion, grated cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.