ZIPPY SAUSAGE CHILI

Zippy Sausage Chili image

Our family loves Mexican food, but I wasn't happy with any chili recipes I came across. So I decided to make up my own. It's a winner with everyone who tries it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan or soup kettle, cook the sausage, carrot, green pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 13g protein.