Spicy Black Bean and Sausage Chili

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 lb. cooked chicken-cilantro sausage or andouille sausage, thinly sliced
• 1 jar (8 oz.) chipotle salsa
• 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained
• 2 cans (14 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 8 oz. Sargento® Fancy Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese or Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

Optional toppings:

• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Chopped green onions
• Sour cream
• Crumbled corn tortilla chips

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in green pepper; cook 1 minute more.
2. Stir in sausage, salsa, beans, tomatoes and oregano. Simmer over medium-low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese, cilantro, green onions, sour cream and tortilla chips, if desired.