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Mexican Black Bean Sausage Chili

 

Great dish to last a few days...
 

 

 

SAUSAGE:

 

1½ Tbs 

 

Hungarian sweet paprika

 

2 Tbs 

 

minced garlic

 

3 Tbs 

 

dry red wine

 

2 Tbs 

 

sherry vinegar

 

2 tsp 

 

ancho chili powder

 

1 tsp 

 

ground cumin

 

½ tsp 

 

dried oregano

 

½ tsp 

 

ground coriander

 

½ tsp 

 

black pepper

 

dash 

 

of kosher salt

 

½ lb 

 

lean ground pork

 

½ lb 

 

ground turkey breast
 

 

 

 

CHILI:

 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

2 cups 

 

diced onion (about 2 medium)

 

1 Tbs 

 

ground cumin

 

1 Tbs 

 

finely minced garlic

 

2 tsp 

 

dried oregano

 

1 whole 

 

chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced (add more if you prefer spicy)

 

Four 15-ounce 

 

cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided

 

2 cups 

 

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided

 

Two 14.5-ounce 

 

cans no salt-added diced tomatoes (do not drain)

 

¼ cup 

 

freshly squeezed lime juice

 

¼ cup 

 

very finely chopped cilantro, divided

 

 

1

To prepare sausage, combine first 12 ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2

To prepare chili, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage mixture; cook 7 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add onion, 1 Tablespoon cumin, 1 Tablespoon garlic, 2 teaspoons oregano, and chiles; cook 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Place 1½ cups black beans and 1 cup broth in a food processor; process until smooth. Add pureed beans, remaining beans, remaining 1 cup broth and tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 45 minutes or until slightly thick. Stir in juice and cilantro.

3

Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese and chopped green onions, if desired.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

356.43

 

Calories From Fat (19%)

 

66.42

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 7.59g

 

12%

 

Saturated Fat 1.36g

 

7%

 

Cholesterol 37.04mg

 

12%

 

Sodium 1492.88mg

 

62%

 

Potassium 1343.37mg

 

38%

 

Carbohydrates 45.38g

 

15%

 

Dietary Fiber 15.43g

 

62%

 

Sugar 7.37g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 29.95g

 

 

 

Protein 28.29g

 

57%

 

 

 Cooking Tips

*Of course, you can always cheat a bit and purchase pre-made ground sausage, but this sausage is so full of flavor we don't recommend it!

*Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are found canned in your markets Latin food section. Chop up ONE of these chiles to put in this chili. They are spicy... so if you add more, be careful!

*You may need to thin the chili with water if you've made it ahead.

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