Cajun Chili Recipe

Name: Cajun Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Louisiana hot link sausages, cut in half and then sliced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs ground turkey breast; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 5 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/4 cup Frank's red hot sauce; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I used Tony Chachere's); 4 cups chicken stock; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 cups spicy hot V8; 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 bunches scallions; 6 cups Fritos corn chips, crushed

Servings: persons

1 lb Louisiana hot link sausages, cut in half and then sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs ground turkey breast
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
5 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup Frank's red hot sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (I used Tony Chachere's)
4 cups chicken stock
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups spicy hot V8
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches scallions
6 cups Fritos corn chips, crushed

1
Place the hot links in a large stockpot.
2
Heat 2 T olive oil in a large skillet and add the ground turkey. Break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon and continue to cook until all the meat is browned.
3
Add the celery, onion, bell peppers and garlic, cook for 3-4 minutes.
4
Put the meat and veggies in the stockpot with the sausage.
5
To the stockpot, add the hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, Creole seasoning, stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, V8 and both beans. Stir until combined and bring to a bubble.
6
Turn heat down to a simmer and cook for at least 1 hour.
7
Season the chili with salt and pepper. Serve with some crushed Fritos and chopped scallions on top.

1372

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Louisiana hot link sausages, cut in half and then sliced, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 lbs ground turkey breast, 4 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chili

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