Chorizo and Beef Chili con Carne Recipe
Prep Time:
3 minutes
Cook Time:
18 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 10 ounces chorizo
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeños, diced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • Salt, to taste
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot to high heat and add the ground beef and chorizo. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula for 5-6 minutes, until plenty of fat has rendered.
  2. Add the onion and jalapeño to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, until the onions turn translucent.
  3. Next, add the cumin, chili powder, and tomato paste. Mix together well and cook for 4-5 minutes, until you can smell the tomato paste caramelizing.
  4. Pour in the broth, bring back to high heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the beans and simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat, stir in the sugar, and add salt to taste.
  7. Serve hot with sour cream, grated cheese, corn chips, and chopped chives, if desired.