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Chili with Kielbasa

Rhonda
If you are looking for a hearty and rich chili that is easy to make, full of yummy flavor, and versatile, then this Chili with Kielbasa recipe is all you need! The great thing about this chili is that it takes a basic chili recipe and takes it to a whole new level.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • vegetable peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion
  • 2 pieces Kielbasa peel the casing if you want. This is optional
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 12 ounces coffee freshly brewed and strong
  • 2 14 ounces dark kidney beans undrained
  • 2 14 ounces light kidney beans undrained
  • 14 ounces pinto beans
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the Dutch oven on the stove, heat to medium, and add in the onions and the kielbasa and sauté them until they are translucent.
  • Next add in the tomato paste and garlic.
  • Deglaze the bottom of the Dutch oven with the coffee and with the wooden spoon, scrap the bottom of the pan so that you remove any of the drippings that are stuck to the bottom.
  • Add in all of the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir everything together and let simmer for at least 2 hours.
  • Occasionally stir the chili. Your goal is to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Keyword Chili, Chili with Kielbasa, Kielbasa Chili
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