How to Make Chorizo Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chorizo chili is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings together the bold and flavorful components of Mexican cuisine in a hearty and comforting meal. This recipe combines the smoky and spicy flavors of chorizo sausage with tender beans and savory tomatoes to create a dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd at a casual gathering.

Chorizo, a sausage that is heavily seasoned with paprika and other spices, adds a rich depth of flavor to this chili, while the ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 ounces chorizo sausage
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can prepared chili
  • 1 (14 ounce) can butter beans
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash chipotle seasoning)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef and chorizo and cook, breaking meat apart while stirring, until no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, chili, butter beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, seasoning blend, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on High until flavors have blended, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 1193mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 682mg