This easy and healthy ONE POT Beef and Chorizo Chili is made with four different kinds of beans and homemade chorizo. Recipe for fresh chorizo is included!
A homemade fresh chorizo recipe for the beef and chorizo chili!
It's almost too much to handle but I'm going to try by making this beef and chorizo chili featuring some of my homemade fresh Mexican chorizo.
The chorizo is so easy to put together and adds an extra level of flavor to the chili. It's also pretty darn good in chorizo tacos too!
Speaking of easy, there's nothing more simple and satisfying than cooking up a big ol' pot of chili.
Basically, it consists of browning some meat, then throwing a bunch of veggies, seasonings, and broth in the pot, and finally simmering it for just about 30 minutes or so.
Chili is one of the best one pot recipes around
One pot meals are my favorite recipes to cook. It's so simple to make everything in the same pot and cleanup is a breeze.
I made this beef and ground chorizo chili with four different kinds of beans. I couldn't decide which of my favorite beans to use, so I just used them all!
If you prefer one kind of bean over the next, feel free to use more of it and less of another kind.
Chili is the perfect party food to feed a large crowd and can be made a day or two ahead of time.
Plus, there's always enough leftovers to eat for lunch through the week or freeze them for later. #winwin
This chorizo chili is fantastic on it's own or topped with lots of accompaniments.
Shredded sharp cheese, diced avocados, and lots of fresh pico de gallo are my go-to toppings.
Meat chili vs meatless chili
This chili is definitely a meat lover's chili. If vegetarian chili is more your thing, check out my recipe for a vegetarian chili frito pie.
It's a recipe slightly adapted from the cookbook, Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day.
The chili is quick, delicious, and 100% veggie!
Hope you give this Beef and Chorizo Chili recipe a try and please let me know in the comments below how you liked it. PIN it for later too!
Beef and Chorizo Chili
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound ground beef
- ½ pound fresh chorizo
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 whole fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth, homemade or store bought
- 6 ounces tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can of small red beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- Optional accompaniments: pico de gallo,
- freshly shredded cheese, diced avocados, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortilla chips, crackers, fresh chopped cilantro, minced jalapenos
Instructions
- Place a large dutch oven over medium high heat and brown the ground beef and chorizo. *Can drain excess fat from pan after browning meats, if necessary.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the meat mixture and cook for about 5 minutes, or until veggies are just cooked through. Add all of the remaining ingredients, stir well, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chili has thicken and all flavors are combined, about 30-35 minutes.
- Serve with any of the optional accompaniments (and extra pico de gallo)
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Store leftovers in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nancy Birkett
Made it exactly except subbed red kidney beans for red beans. It was delicious. Added some of the suggested toppings, pico, avocado, fresh jalapeños, and I added chopped raw red onion and a few tortilla chips. Very delicious. The Mexican chorizo added a lot of flavor.
Pwtesuji
Made this for 2021 Final Four watching. Chili is even better than Suggs last-second basket for Gonzaga's win over a very feisty UCLA! This is now our go-to chili. Thanks.
Karrie
This is the BEST comment I've ever had on a post since I've had this blog! lol! Great game and that was such an unbelievable shot too! Beyond overjoyed that you all liked the chili and thank you for your awesome review 😉
Victoria
Hi Karrie!
I tried this chili recipe, very reluctantly and loved it!! I'm not a chili fan. I never make chili. Ever. But my husband loves it, so I told him I would look for a recipe that I may like. Well I saw your recipe that included chorizo and I was intrigued! So I tried it and now chili will be a staple to our cold season menu. Who knew adding chorizo in chili could make chili could make it fantastic. I love chorizo in eggs.
Anyway, thank you so much!
Victoria
Karrie
Thanks for trying my recipe Victoria! It's so awesome to hear how much you both enjoyed the chili and it makes me super happy! I love chorizo in eggs too and it's also really good cooked with fried potatoes. It's so good with everything!
Janice
My first time making Chili using Chorizo and I like the way the taste and flavors came out.
Karrie
That's wonderful Janice and so happy you liked it!
Laura
How can I make this in a instant pot? I love making it one of our favorite chili's, but dont know how I can make it in instant pot.
Karrie
I haven't tried making this in an Instant Pot yet, but this is how you might want to do it: turn the IP on saute and brown the meats, then saute the veggies, add the remaining ingredients and boil, put the lid on and seal it up. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. 5 minutes should be enough, since beans are already cooked, but may have to extend cooking by 3-5 minutes more if not tender enough. The IP might produce more liquid than on the stove top, so turn on saute again to boil out some of the liquid or make a cornstarch slurry (mix together 1-2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch and a little water to make a thin mixture) and add to the chili while stirring. Good luck and, if you try this, please let me know how it turns for you!
Erica
We love this chili! It has so much flavor and it's hearty. My husband has asked for it repeatedly.
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
Thank you Erica and so happy you all love it!!
Steph
Thank you for a great new chili recipe - my husband and I really enjoyed it! Almost can't wait to have more tomorrow!! Chorizo is way better than just pork sausage.
Karrie
Welcome Step and thanks so much for reviewing it! Agree that chorizo is way better and yay to more chili tomorrow!
Jeanne
I made this using fire roasted tomatoes and Johnsonville brand fresh (raw) chorizo. Really had a great depth of flavor. Loved the variety of beans. I am adding this to my small collection of favorite chili recipes that I'll definitely repeat. Thanks for sharing!
Karrie
Thank you so much Jeanne and thrilled you liked it!
Heather Holbrook
Oh, I forgot to clarify that I put everything in a crockpot and cooked it on low for 10 hours.
Heather Holbrook
My family and friends absolutely loved this, and I love how easy it is. I only had a pound bag of dried pinto beans om hand, so I threw them in dry with 10 cups of water. I also was short on tomato sauce, so I just put in a can of paste. I threw in the hamburger and chorizo raw, then crumbled them after they were mostly cooked. It was awesome! Oh, I used storebought chorizo and we liked it just fine. Super easy and tasty. I'm going to make it again for the weekend.
Karrie
Thank you so much Heather and I LOVE that everyone loved it! Next time I make the chili, I'll try it your way with the crockpot and add those directions to the recipe.
CIARRA B
I'm personally vegan, but my husband loves this recipe! Super easy to follow and I can't even taste test. My husband has requested it now a second time and I don't mind making it, being everything just goes into one pot. I tend to add extra sauce but everything else is spot on.
Thank you!
Karrie
Aren't one pot recipes the best??!! Thank you Ciarra for taking the time to review and so happy your husband likes the recipe! I have a vegan chili recipe on my site too that you should try for yourself. It's under "Vegetarian Chili Frito Pie Recipe" and is super easy to make! If you try it, please let me know what you think of it.
Emily
This is one chili recipe I keep going back to. I like to customize it by using whatever beans I have on hand and it's delicious every time. Thanks for the great recipe.
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So happy you enjoy it Emily and thanks!
DeannaE
I don't write reviews on anything but had to tell you how much we love this chili. I've made it about 20 times now both on the stove and in the crock pot for parties. Everyone loves the pico de gallo topping.
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This has made my day Deannna and soooo happy everyone loves it!
Lara Miller
Excellent chili recipe and even better the next day!
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Many thanks Lara!!
Joanne
Thought the flavor was outstanding and we had no leftovers. Hubs and kids asked me to make a double batch next time.
Karrie
Thanks so much Joanne and nothing wrong with a double batch!
Katie C
Never thought about adding chorizo to my chili. So yummy! Served with tortilla chips and a salad and it was the best dinner this week!!
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That's awesome Katie and very happy you liked it!
Stephanie
The homemade chorizo makes this chili!!!! I was going to use store bought sausage but used your recipe instead and glad I did. it was great!! Eating the leftovers tonight and can't wait! lol
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Hi Stephanie, I'm happy you made the chorizo and yay to leftovers! LOL!
GM
This chili is amazing. Couldn't find all four different kinds of beans here but it was delicious. Thank you for sharing, Karrie
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Feel free to use whatever beans are your favorite 🙂 Thank you for your review and so glad you liked the recipe!
Tracey J
Family said it was the best chili recipe I've ever made! Thank you for sharing this!
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Thank you Tracey and overjoyed the whole family loved it!
D Muller
I'm picky about my chili and usually don't care for a lot of beans. Saw this recipe and was intrigued by the chorizo sausage so made it for Cinco de Mayo. I gotta say, I LOVED it! Spice level was perfect and had leftovers in a breakfast burrito the next day.
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I love it D!! Glad you tried it (and liked it!) and thank you so much for the review!