Best Italian Cassoulet Italian Chili Recipes

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ITALIAN CHILI



Italian Chili image

By adding Italian seasoning and fresh veggies, our Test Kitchen put an Italian spin on traditional Southwestern-style chili and created this slow-simmered hearty dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced zucchini
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, red pepper, water, celery, broth, chili powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic and salt. , Drain beef mixture; add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Add the beans, mushrooms, zucchini and parsley. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ITALIAN CASSOULET (ITALIAN CHILI)



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I have been "evolving" this recipe for a couple of years as an alternative to the standard (mostly boring) chili that gets presented in the yearly cookoff. This IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!!!!! Nevertheless, it is eminently edible in this configuration. I'm still developing it (sliced mushrooms added last time, OK, but just cluttered up the effect.) Next time maybe I'll chunk the onion instead of dice, or substitute eggplant for some of the bell pepper. You will notice there is neither salt nor pepper in this recipe - you won't need any!

Provided by Blue Bustard

Categories     Pork

Time 2h45m

Yield 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 hot Italian sausages, casings removed
1 large onion, minced (white, yellow or whatever)
3 green bell peppers, chopped, 1/2 inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 habanero peppers, finely minced
12 -15 garlic cloves, minced (1 bulb)
12 -15 garlic cloves, chopped (1 bulb)
28 ounces whole canned tomatoes, with liquid
28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
2 lbs dried navy beans, soaked overnight, partially cooked, drained
3 cups chicken broth (R.L. Schreiber is best)
2 tablespoons cracked dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Simmer beans about an hour to an hour and a half in plenty of water until almost done. You don't want the beans disintegrating during the next stage of cooking.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to large, heavy pot.
  • Cook sausage, pepper, onions and coarse garlic until sausage is no longer pink, stirring to break up meat into chunks, about 3/8" or so.
  • Add tomatoes, minced garlic, beans, broth, habaneros and rosemary.
  • Bring to simmer, cover and simmer an hour or so - until beans are done and rosemary has absorbed enough liquid to be comfortably edible.
  • Refrigerate for one day.
  • Then reheat amounts as needed and serve with Pugliese and a fine Chianti.
  • Makes about a gallon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.3, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 1115.5, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 21.2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 33.6

SWEET ITALIAN CHILI



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Make and share this Sweet Italian Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h45m

Yield 9 heaping cups, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (Or the real stuff)
1 dash ground cloves
1 dash baking soda

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a dutch oven.
  • Drain and return to pan.
  • Add bell pepper, parsley, onion and celery.
  • Saute until onion is clear, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

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