Polish Kielbasa Chili
Makes 5 (1-cup) servings

Polish Style Chili is made with kielbasa smoked sausage either on the stove top or in the microwave for a great-tasting, easy family meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 - Tablespoon vegetable oil*
• 1 - pound kielbasa sausage, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 - cup chopped onion
• 1 - can (16 ounces) red kidney beans
• 1 - can (16 ounces) stewed tomatoes
• 1 - cup picante sauce, mild or medium
• 1/2 - cup chopped green pepper
• 1 - Tablespoon McCormick® Chili Powder
• 1/2 - teaspoon McCormick® California Style Garlic Powder with Parsley

Directions

Stove Top

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. 
2. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium. 
4. Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

Microwave Oven

1. Mix kielbasa and onion in 2 1/2-quart microwavable dish. Cover. Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes. 
2. Stir once during cooking. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover. 
4. Microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 minutes. 
5. Stir twice during cooking. 
6. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

*Oil is used for stove top directions only.

Note: Microwave ovens vary; cooking times are approximate

Picnicking & Tailgating

You can make the chili a day or two ahead of time.  Heat (on stove or in microwave) and pour into a thermos.  When you get to your picnic and tailgate party, it is nice and hot.