Chorizo Chili

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I was going to attempt a chili recipe I got from a friend and discovered I had none of the ingredients. I already had my chorizo and beef thawed and was set on chili for dinner, so I took what I had in my pantry and went with it. It's a big hit in my house now.

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

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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 Facts (per serving)

434 Calories
29g Fat
17g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 434
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 38%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1193mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 682mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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