Best 3 Smoky Chipotle Butternut And Sausage Chili Recipes

Calling all chili lovers! Get ready to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our smoky chipotle butternut and sausage chili. This hearty and flavorful dish is a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day.

In this article, we'll take you through two enticing variations of this chili: a classic version and a vegetarian alternative. Both recipes are crafted with a symphony of fresh and aromatic ingredients that come together to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Our classic smoky chipotle butternut and sausage chili features succulent pork sausage, butternut squash, and a medley of spices that dance on your taste buds. The chipotle peppers add a delightful smoky heat that's balanced by the sweetness of the butternut squash and the rich flavors of the sausage.

For those seeking a meatless option, our vegetarian smoky chipotle butternut and sausage chili is equally delightful. We've replaced the pork sausage with a combination of hearty lentils and walnuts, creating a protein-packed chili that's just as satisfying as the classic version. The lentils and walnuts add a wonderful texture and nutty flavor that blends seamlessly with the butternut squash and spices.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be treated to a chili that's bursting with flavor and warmth. Serve it up with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro, for a meal that's sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SMOKY CHIPOTLE BUTTERNUT AND SAUSAGE CHILI

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This cozy chili is packed with Italian sausage, butternut squash, tomatoes and beans. It's given a smoky twist with ground chipotle pepper and it perfect for a cool fall night! Created by Jess of Flying on Jess Fuel.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cups butternut squash, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken stock
32 ounce can Hunt's Crushed Tomatoes
14.5 ounce can Hunt's Diced Tomatoes
15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

Heat a dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside. Pour grease out of dutch oven and return to stove.
Add olive oil to dutch oven and heat over medium heat. Add onion, butternut and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies begin to soften, about 6 minutes.
Add chicken stock to pot to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Then add crushed and diced tomatoes, black and kidney beans, and spices. Return sausage to the pot.
Stir everything to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, until flavors are combined and squash is tender.

SMOKY SAUSAGE & BLACK BEAN CHILLI

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Gather round the campfire and serve this chilli one-pot with tortilla chips for scooping up the smoky beans and sausages. Or, enjoy with a jacket potato or rice

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 sausages of your choice
1 large onion (red or white), finely chopped
2 peppers (red, orange or yellow, or a mixture), sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 heaped tbsp chipotle paste (optional)
400g chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp ketchup
400g can black beans, drained
handful of coriander, leaves picked, to serve (optional)
grated cheddar, natural yogurt or soured cream, and tortilla chips, jacket potatoes or rice, to serve

Steps:

Heat half the oil in a large pan and cook the sausages for 12-15 mins over a medium heat until brown all over and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
Drizzle the rest of the oil into the pan and cook the onion and peppers for 10 mins, over a low heat stirring often until all the veg has softened.
Stir in the garlic, all the spices and the chipotle paste, if using, and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes, a canful of water, the ketchup and some seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 mins half-covered with a lid or loosely covered with foil. Stir occasionally, topping up with water if the mixture starts to look too thick.
Slice the cooked sausages into thick coins and return to the pan, then tip in the beans. Cook for another few minutes until heated through, then spoon into bowls and scatter with coriander leaves, if using, some grated cheese and a dollop of yogurt or soured cream. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping, as a filling for jacket potatoes, or over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

SMOKY CHIPOTLE CHILI

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Looking for a new and different chili recipe? This easy to make smoky chipotle chili is it. Serve this savory chili with a green salad and cornbread on a cold evening to warm you, your family or guests up. The recipe came from a Southwest Parent magazine.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories Black Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 1/2 cup, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, well-trimmed and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
12 ounces beer
2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
2 (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed
3 tablespoons masa harina
reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven on medium until hot. Brown beef in batches and remove from Dutch oven. Season with salt.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot on medium. Add beef, tomatoes, beer, adobo sauce and chipotle peppers; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
Stir in beans and masa harina; return to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Serve chili with a dab of sour cream on top of each serving.
Hint: You can substitute 3 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/2 cup water for the masa harina.

Tips:

To enhance the smokiness of the chili, use a combination of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and smoked paprika.
For a deeper flavor, toast the spices (cumin, coriander, and chili powder) before adding them to the chili.
Use a variety of beans for a more complex texture and flavor. Black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans are all great choices.
If you like a spicy chili, add an extra chipotle pepper or some cayenne pepper.
Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This smoky chipotle butternut and sausage chili is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold day. The combination of chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, and toasted spices gives the chili a deep and complex flavor. The butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness and the sausage provides a savory richness. This chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.