Blt Chili

Name: Blt Chili
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds pork sausage, casings removed; 2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes; Two 16-ounce cans kidney beans, drained; 1 cup corn kernels; 4 cups water; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, pickled jalapenos and hot sauce, for serving

16 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds pork sausage, casings removed
2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes
Two 16-ounce cans kidney beans, drained
1 cup corn kernels
4 cups water
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, pickled jalapenos and hot sauce, for serving

Directions

1

In an enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil.
2

Add the sausage and cook over high heat, breaking it up, until browned, about 15 minutes.
3

Add the onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 8 minutes.
4

Add the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
5

Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
6

Add the tomatoes, beans, corn and water and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 hour.
7

Season with salt and pepper.
8

Serve the chili with cheddar, sour cream, onion, jalapenos and hot sauce.