Black Bean and Kielbasa Chili 
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Black Bean and Kielbasa Chili 

2 tbsps. olive oil 
1 to 2 lbs. kielbasa cut into small 1/4" by 1" cubes 
1 large onion, chopped 
2 red peppers, chopped 
2 large cloves of garlic, minced 
3 15 oz. cans black beans, washed 
2 cups chicken broth 
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice 
2 to 3 tbsps. chili powder 
1 tsp. sugar 
2 tbsps. red wine vinegar 
3 bay leaves 
1 to 2 tsps. oregano 
2 tsps. ground cumin 

Brown kielbasa in olive oil, transfer with slotted spoon to a 3-4 quart pot. Saute onion, peppers 
and garlic until they begin to brown (10 minutes). Add to the pot. Add beans, chicken broth, 
tomatoes and spices to the pot and heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes. 
Remove cover and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
Serve topped with sour cream. For extra taste, grate a small amount of lime rind into the sour 
cream and mix prior to topping the chili.