Jackalope Chili made with Charcutnuvo Jackalope Brats

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 10-12oz package of Charcutnuvo Jackalope Sausage (sliced)
• 1 red onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 stalks celery (diced)
• 2 carrot (diced)
• 2.5 cups plain tomato sauce
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 19 oz can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• ⅓ tsp hot sauce
• 2 tbsp half and half 
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chipotle powder

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in jackalope sausage and cook for about 3-5 minutes on both sides until browned. Remove to plates. 
2. Add in the rest of the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and garlic.. Cook until onions become fragrant and soft. 
3. Stir in sausage, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, kidney beans, hot sauce, half and half, chili powder, cumin, and chipotle powder. 
4. Cook on a low simmer for at least an hour and up to 3 hours. 
5. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and fresh scallions!