Hearty Beef and Chorizo Chili is a tasty bowl of red guaranteed to satisfy the biggest hunger, and is perfect for game day.
This is a quick and simple chili with ground beef and Mexican chorizo sausage which is perfect for a satisfying meal on a chilly autumn evening. This is especially good with some warm flour tortillas and a dark Mexican beer such as Negro Modelo.
Prep & Cook time: 90 minutes
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 pound ground fresh chorizo sausage
- 2 large onions
- 1/4 cup garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon mild paprika
- 1/4 cup new mexico chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground habanero pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup double strength beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red kidney beans (optional)
Method:
Step 1
Brown ground beef and chorizo with onion in a large heavy pan, breaking up meat lumps. Drain any fat.
Step 2
Add garlic paste, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chile powder, and ground habanero (or any other hot pepper or sauce you would like, in whatever quantity you like).
Step 3
Stir in beef broth and crushed tomatoes, and simmer covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or place in crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Step 4
Stir in beans, if using, and continue to cook until beans are hot.
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