Beef and Chorizo Chili

This easy and healthy one-pot chili is a great dish to enjoy this Cinco de Mayo or anytime! Recipe for homemade fresh chorizo included.

This recipe contains ground beef, chorizo sausage, onions, bell peppers (red), garlic, tomatoes (diced), beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin powder, salt, black pepper, kidney beans, black beans, red beans, pinto beans,

8 servings servings

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Ingredients:

• 11/4 pound grass fed ground beef
• 1/2 pound fresh chorizo
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 whole fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
• 3 cups good quality beef broth, homemade or store bought
• 6 ounces tomato sauce
• 3 Tb chili powder
• 11/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (15.5 ounces) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15.5 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15.5 ounces) can small red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15.5 ounces) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• Optional accompaniments: freshly shredded cheese, diced avocados, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortilla chips, crackers, fresh chopped cilantro, minced jalapenos

Instructions:

• 1. Place a large dutch oven over medium high heat and brown the ground beef and chorizo.
• 2. Add the onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the and cook for about 5 minutes, until just cooked through.
• 3. Add all of the remaining ingredients, stir well, and bring to a boil.
• 4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chili has thicken and all flavors are combined, about 30-35 minutes.
• 5. Serve immediately with any of the optional accompaniments.