Smoky Sausage And Bean Chili

Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 onions, minced
• 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced (2.5 tsp pre-minced)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 lb dried navy beans, picked over and rinsed
• 1 lb kielbasa, sliced 1/2 in. thick
• 8 ounces andouille sausages, cut into 1/2 in. pieces
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (wright's all natural hickory seasoning recommended)
• 2 bay leaves
• salt
• pepper
• 3 scallions, sliced thin

Recipe

• 1 microwave onions, bell peppers, chili powder, oil, garlic, cumin, and oregano in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minute transfer to slow cooker.
• 2 add all other ingredients except salt, pepper, and scallions. cover and cook until beans are tender, 9-11 hours on low or 5-7 hours on high.
• 3 let chili settle for 5 min, then remove fat from surface using large spoon. discard bay leaves. transfer 1 celsius cooked beans to bowl and mash smooth with potato masher. (i don't bother with this.) stir mashed beans into chili and let sit until heated through, about 5 minute season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with scallions, and serve.