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lucca's italian chili

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Recipe by
Lucca Rossi
@Lucca
Boston, MA

Came up with this idea after watching a Packer's game, along with the mandatory beverages & some bad chili. You can always tweek to your liking. Hope you enjoy it!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For lucca's italian chili

  • 1/2 lb
    italian pork sausage, mix to your liking between hot & sweet
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2
    celery ribs, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced, or more if you wish
  • 35 oz
    crushed tomatoes
  • 1
    can white kidney beans
  • 1 1/2 c
    tomato juice
  • 8 oz
    mushrooms, fresh & sliced
  • 6 oz
    tomato paste
  • 1/2 lb
    pepperoni slices, cut in half
  • 2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • italian cheese for topping

How To Make lucca's italian chili

  • 1
    Remove sausage from casing, brown & drain
  • 2
    Add onion, pepper, celery to pan – cook until soft, add garlic & cook for 1 minute
  • 3
    Add sausage, vegetables & rest of ingredients (Not Cheese) into crockpot
  • 4
    Cook on low 4 – 6 hours
  • 5
    Garnish with cheese
  • 6
    Serve with garlic bread & your favorite chianti
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