Spicy Sausage & Bean Chili

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Spicy Cajun Smoked Summer Sausage, minced
• 1 medium onion, small diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• Pinch of Salt and pepper
• 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 15-oz can pinto beans rinsed and drained
• 1 15-oz can dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 7 oz Monterey Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
• Corn tortilla chips
• Sour cream optional

Instructions

1. Heat a medium Dutch oven on medium-low heat.  Add minced sausage and onions, stirring until translucent; about 10 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
3. Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with shredded cheese, tortilla chips and sour cream.