Best Black Bean And Kielbasa Chili Recipes

Black Bean and Kielbasa Chili image

Provided by Londonsbk

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs kielbasa, quartered lengthwise, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 onions, chopped (about two cups or so)
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 small bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa; sauté until beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer kielbasa to bowl. If necessary, add enough oil to pot to measure 2 tablespoons (or discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings). Add onions, both bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add beans, broth, tomatoes with juice, chili powder, sugar, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, and cumin. Bring chili to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Return kielbasa to pot. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until chili is thick, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.).
Ladle chili into bowls. Top with sour cream and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.7, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 1211, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 21.6, Sugar 10.9, Protein 35.5

BLACK BEAN AND KIELBASA CHILI image

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs kielbasa, quartered lengthwise, then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 onions, chopped (about two cups or so)
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 small bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add kielbasa; sauté until beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer kielbasa to bowl. If necessary, add enough oil to pot to measure 2 tablespoons (or discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings). Add onions, both bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add beans, broth, tomatoes with juice, chili powder, sugar, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, and cumin. Bring chili to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Return kielbasa to pot. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, until chili is thick, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and chill. Rewarm before serving. Ladle chili into bowls. Top with sour cream and green onions if desired.