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Black Bean Sausage Chili

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

In a large saucepan, cook sausage and garlic over medium heat until the sausage
is not longer pink. Add green pepper and onion. Cook and stir until onion is
tender; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce and paste, water,

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 7, 2008

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Black Bean Sausage Chili cont.

chili powder, oregano, salt, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Yield: 6 servings (1-3/4 quarts).