Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds Italian sausages (turkey or pork)
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 jalapeno chilies, seeded, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes in puree
  • 1 15 1/4-ounce kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained, rinsed
  • 1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add Italian sausages and brown on all sides, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage to plate.
  • Add chopped onion to pan and saute 5 minutes.
  • Add chopped bell peppers and chilies and saute 1 minute.
  • Add chili powder and cumin and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and beans.
  • Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Add to chili and simmer until cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix in vinegar.
  • Season chili to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be prepared 2 day ahead.
  • Cool and refrigerate.
  • Before serving, rewarm over medium heat.)
  • Spoon chili into bowls.
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve.