Three-Bean Sausage Chili with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Name: Three-Bean Sausage Chili with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 1 lb (500 g) hot or mild Italian sausage; 1 onion, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks; 1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks; 1 sweet green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks; 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder; 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika; 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cumin; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano; 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes in puree or diced tomatoes; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chick-peas, drained and rinsed; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar or fresh lime juice; Salt and pepper; Tomato-Avocado Salsa (recipe follows); 1 tomato, seeded and diced; 1 avocado, peeled and diced; 1/4 cup (50 mL) diced red onion; 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander; 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 lb (500 g) hot or mild Italian sausage
1 onion, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks
1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks
1 sweet green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
2 tsp (10 mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes in puree or diced tomatoes
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chick-peas, drained and rinsed
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar or fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper
Tomato-Avocado Salsa (recipe follows)
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/4 cup (50 mL) diced red onion
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper

1
In large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown sausage, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
2
Remove and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices.
3
Pour off all but 2 tbsp (25 mL) drippings from pan; cook onion for 5 minutes.
4
Add sweet and jalapeno peppers; cook for 1 minute.
5
Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin and oregano; cook for 30 seconds.
6
Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, chick-peas and black beans; simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes for flavors to blend.
7
Add sausage; simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Stir in vinegar.
9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Pass salsa for spooning on top.
11
For the Tomato-Avocado Salsa:
12
In a small bowl, toss together tomato, avocado, onion, coriander, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

471

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, 1 lb (500 g) hot or mild Italian sausage, 1 onion, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks, 1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks, and more.

Yes, Three-Bean Sausage Chili with Tomato-Avocado Salsa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!