By Cody is back to meetings, daily this time. The hearing is in three weeks. The arrangement Mrs. Patel proposed — the substance-abuse-court diversion that would put Cody in eighteen months of mandatory inpatient and outpatient treatment in lieu of jail time — is being considered by the prosecutor. The waiting is the waiting. The kitchen is the kitchen.
The recipe Sunday was black bean sausage chili from a Family Feast post. Italian sausage browned with the trinity, simmered with two cans of black beans, a can of tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin. Topped with sour cream and green onion.
The recipe is below.
Black Bean Sausage Chili
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, sour cream, sliced green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown the sausage. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Saute the vegetables. In the same pot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add spices. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toast the spices with the vegetables for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Build the chili. Return the browned sausage to the pot. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir everything together to combine.
- Simmer. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and the flavors come together.
- Taste and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, or hot sauce as desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 390 | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Carbs: 32g | Fiber: 9g | Sodium: 980mg