Beef, Black Bean and Chorizo Chili

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 
  • 6 oz pork chorizo, casing removed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 8 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce
  • 2 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (7 oz) can of whole green chiles, diced
  • 2 tbsp vinegar

Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. 

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the pot is hot, add ground beef and chorizo (casing removed) cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally then add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. 

SautĂ© for about 3-4 minutes before adding all spices; stir to combine. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, green chiles, and vinegar, stir then cover with a lid and place in the oven. 

Cook for 4-6 hours, stirring throughout the day if you can. 

Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy.