Sunday, January 10, 2021

Zatarain's Cajun Sausage Chili with Red Beans and Rice


I'm very excited to be able to partner with Zatarain's to share some of their recipes along with those I am developing here in my own kitchen. Today, I made a delicious pot of chili with a mix of ground pork and Zatarain's Cajun Smoked Sausage.

The "secret ingredient" for this recipe is the addition of Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice Mix. Give this one a try next time you're craving chili.  I believe you'll love it as much as we did.  


2 T. olive oil, divided
1 lb. ground pork
1 (14 oz.) package Zatarain's Cajun Smoked Sausage, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced into 1/2" pieces
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 T. minced garlic
2 (14.5 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1-quart chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 t. chili powder
1 t. Zatarain's Creole seasoning
1 box Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice
salt/pepper to taste
Garnish:  thinly sliced green onion, finely shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, hot sauce

In a large cast-iron skillet, add 1 T. olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown ground pork, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

While pork browns, in a large Dutch oven (at least 5 - 6 quart size), add 1 T. olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, and allow vegetables to begin to soften, but not brown.

When pork is cooked through, add to the Dutch oven with the vegetables. In the cast-iron skillet, add the cubed Cajun sausage and cook, frequently stirring, until it is browned. Remove from heat and using a slotted spoon, add it to the Dutch oven as well.

Add tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves, and seasonings.  Bring to a boil. Add the boxed red beans and rice and stir to combine. Lower heat to a simmer and cover. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking. 

Let chili simmer to 2o-25 minutes until rice is cooked. Add additional chicken stock if you like a "soupier" chili. Remove bay leaves from the pot before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Garnish with suggested toppings.


I baked a box of Zatarain's Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread to serve alongside.  Delicious!


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