Smoky Chorizo Chili
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 430
- Total Fat
- 24
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 31
- Dietary Fiber
- 12
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 23
- Cholesterol
- 50
- Sodium
- 1123
- Total: 1 hr 30 min
- Active: 40 min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh chorizo, removed from casings
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, chopped, plus more for topping
1 small orange bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Two 14.5-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Two 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
Parsley leaves, pickled jalapeno rings, grated Cheddar and sour cream, for topping
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Crumble in the chorizo. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the chorizo with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the red onion and bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, ancho powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Cook and stir to coat the meat and vegetables in the spices, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, beef broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then stir in the black beans and butternut squash. Simmer, uncovered, until the chili is thick and flavorful and the veggies are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Serve the chili with bowls of the toppings on the side for passing at the table.