Pressure-Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min. + releasing

Recipe by Melody Gow, Mead, Washington

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Updated on Dec. 01, 2023

This recipe has been in my family for a number of years, and it's still a hit today. The smoky flavor of the andouille sausage adds a lot to the humble lentils. And you can make it in either a pressure cooker or a slow cooker. —Melody Gow, Mead, Washington

Can you freeze Pressure-Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili?

Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.


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  • Slow Cooker instructions: In a large skillet, cook and stir sausage, onion and green pepper with 3 tablespoons water until vegetables are caramelized, 6-8 minutes. Transfer sausage and vegetables to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in remaining water and next 8 ingredients. Cook, covered, on high until lentils are tender, 8-10 hours. Top as desired.
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    Yield:12 servings
    Prep:20 min
    Cook:15 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 package fully cooked andouille sausage links (14-1/2 ounces), cut into 1/8-inch slices
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1/4 medium green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoons plus 4 cups water, divided
    • 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
    • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
    • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
    • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
    • Optional toppings: Sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; adjust for medium heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion and green pepper with 3 tablespoons water until vegetables are caramelized, 6-8 minutes. Stir in remaining water and the next 8 ingredients.
    2. 2
      Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. If desired, top with sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 cup: 267 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 849mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
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