Description

In about 25 minutes you can have one of the best chili dishes ever. Ground beef, onion, chipotle chilies, seasonings and 3 different kinds of beans make this a chili you won't forget.

Ingredients

• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
• ½ medium yellow onion, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• 4 chipotle chiles, diced (from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
• 2 T. adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
• 1 lb. chorizo, casings removed
• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 T. chili powder
• 1 T. dried oregano
• 1 t. ground cumin
• ½ t. ground cinnamon
• 1 t. kosher salt
• ½ t. black pepper
• 32 oz. tomato sauce
• 15 oz. can ranch style beans
• 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 T. tomato paste

Steps

1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes; add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add chipotles and adobo sauce; stir to combine. Add chorizo, breaking it up with while cooking; cook, stirring frequently until chorizo starts to brown. Add beef, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Break beef up while cooking; stir frequently until beef and chorizo are cooked through, about 4-6 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce, beans and tomato paste; stir to combine. Bring to boil; reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Serve with your favorites: corn bread, Fritos scoops, tortilla scoops, fresh oregano, Colby Jack, sharp Cheddar or Mexican cheeses.