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Easy One Pot Chorizo Chili

This easy one pot chorizo chili is perfect for the cold winter nights. With this delicious warm bowl of chili in your hands, and a fire burning in the fire place, you'll barely remember that it's only 20 degrees out, right? Well...at least I can dream. And trust me, this chili really is a dream. A delicious saucy chili packed with vegetables, mixed with the spicy savory chorizo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chorizo crumbled
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 15oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium - high heat, brown crumbled chorizo, 10 - 12 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, onion, carrot, and spices. Stir to combine. Cook 5 -7 minutes, until onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, lower heat, and cook uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has cooked off.
  4. Add beans and good for an additional 15 minutes until warmed through.
  5. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.