Italian Chili

Yield: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onion, diced
• 1/2 pound pepperoni stick, cubed
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté sausage in oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When brown, drain off fat and add onions, pepperoni and garlic; cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth, bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in beans and seasoning and simmer until heated through.

Nutrition

Per serving: 277 calories, 16 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 31 milligrams cholesterol, 19 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams protein, 1187 milligrams sodium, 5 grams fiber