New York Style Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. New York Style Hot Sausage or Chorizo (out of casings)
• 2 Large Onions (chopped small)
• 4 Cloves Garlic (chopped fine or crushed)
• 2 Stalks Celery (diced small)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Shallots (chopped small)
• 3 (16 oz) cans Kidney or Black Beans (drained, save liquid for later)
• 1 (28 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 package Chili Seasonings

Procedure

• Lightly brown sausage or chorizo in olive oil in frying pan for approximately 6 minutes.

• Drain off any grease and set sausage aside.

• Add onions, garlic, shallots and celery to the same pan.

• Sauté until onions and celery are soft.

• You may caramelize the pan with a little water as not to stick and to glaze the pan.

• Transfer mixture to a large pot and add canned beans and tomatoes and the cooked sausage.

• Add the chili seasonings according to directions on package and mix well.

• Bring to a boil (stirring frequently as not to burn) then lower to simmer.

• Simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally.

• You may add a little of the reserved canned bean liquid to thin if necessary during cooking.