loaded tex-italian black bean chili

Ingredients For loaded tex-italian black bean chili

• 1 lb

  hot ground italian sausage
• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 2 c

  chopped celery
• 2 c

  yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 clove

  garlic, chopped
• 1 (14.5 oz can

  petite diced tomatoes
• 4 Tbsp

  tex-mex flavor chili seasoning (1.25 oz pkg)
• 2 c

  water
• 3 (15 oz.) can

  seasoned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 c

  shredded italian cheese blend
• 1/2 c

  sour cream
• 1 pkg

  tortilla chips
• 1 c

  fresh plum tomatoes, chopped and seeded (optional)
• 1/3 c

  sliced green onion, green part (optional)
• 1 lg

  avocado (optional)