Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chili

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 1 lb. (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can (540 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 each green and yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 can (5.5 fl oz/156 mL) tomato paste
• 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 tsp.dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp.dried oregano leaves
• 1-1/2 cups Kraft 4 Cheese Italiano Light Shredded Cheese

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

CRUMBLE sausage into large skillet. Add onions; cook until sausage is done, stirring frequently. Drain. Transfer to slow cooker.

ADD tomatoes, peppers and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in beans; cover with lid. Cook on LOW 3-1/2 to 4 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours).

STIR in herbs; cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 10 min.; stir. Serve topped with cheese.

Special Extra

Stir in 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper with the basil and oregano.

Shortcut

The canned beans do not need to be rinsed which eliminates washing a colander.