Chorizo Chili

Ingredients

• 16 ounces lean ground beef
• 16 ounces Mexican chorizo sausage
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large white onion
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 2 large red bell peppers
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can pinto beans
• 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 5 cups beef broth
• Chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, chorizo, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat mixture and cook for about 8 minutes until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Transfer the browned meat to a bowl.

3. 3

   Then, in the same pot, add the diced onion, jalapeños, and red bell peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Return the meat to the pot. Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

5. 5

   Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice if desired, and any other preferred toppings.