Title: Smoky Sausage Chili
Categories: Chili
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lb	Ground beef
1	lg	Onion; coarsely chopped
2	ts	Chili powder
2	ts	Ground cumin
1/2	lb	Smoked sausage or kielbasa; sliced 1/4", each slice halved
1	cn	16-oz. kidney beans; drained
1	c	Picante sauce, or salsa
1	c	Vegetable juice cocktail
1	cn	8-oz. tomato sauce
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
		Sour cream
		Cheddar cheese; shredded
		Avocado; diced

Brown ground beef with onion in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over meat; cook and stir 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, except optional toppings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into bowls; top as desired and serve. Makes 6 servings, about 7 cups.

Source: TPA Trib, 2/23/95

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