Texan Border Chorizo Chili Delight
Experience the bold flavors of the Texas Border with our Texan Border Chorizo Chili Delight. This hearty chili combines savory chorizo and ground beef with a vibrant assortment of fresh vegetables including bell peppers, scallions, and serrano chilies. Cooked low and slow, this dish develops a rich and complex flavor profile, with a perfect balance of heat and spice. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, this chili is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Serve it with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal your family and friends will love.
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Servings
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Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
Bermuda Onion
1 large (diced)
Garlic Cloves
7 large (finely chopped)
Scallions
4 (chopped)
Green Bell Peppers
5 (chopped)
Serrano Chilies
5 (chopped)
Chili Beans
2 (8 ounce) cans
Kidney Beans
2 (8 ounce) cans
Hunts Seasoned Diced Tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans
Chorizo Sausage
2 lbs (crumbled)
Ground Beef
1 lb (crumbled)
Chili Powder (Carroll Shelby's Original Texas Chili Kit)
1 (contents of the kit)
Ground Hot Red Chili Powder
4 tablespoons
Ground Medium Red Chili Powder
4 tablespoons
Dried Mexican Oregano
1/4 teaspoon
Paprika
2 teaspoons
Salt
2 teaspoons
Cumin Seeds
3 tablespoons
Water or Beer
as needed (to cover)
Instructions
1
In a blender or food processor, puree the Bermuda onion, three garlic cloves, scallions, and green bell peppers until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large heavy pot, and add the crumbled ground beef.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, melt lard, butter, or bacon drippings. Sauté the remaining scallions, bell peppers, and serrano chilies until softened. Add the chorizo sausage and remaining garlic, cooking until the sausage is browned and the mixture is fragrant.
3
Toast the cumin seeds in a 300°F (150°C) oven for a few minutes until fragrant, then crush them in a mallet or spice grinder.
4
Combine the sautéed vegetable mixture with the onion and beef mixture. Add chili beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, the chili powder, crushed cumin, hot red chili powder, medium red chili powder, oregano, paprika, and salt. Pour in enough water or beer to just cover the ingredients.
5
Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main components of Texan Border Chorizo Chili Delight?
This hearty chili combines savory chorizo and ground beef with a vibrant assortment of fresh vegetables including bell peppers, scallions, and serrano chilies, cooked low and slow for a rich flavor.
What type of meat is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 lbs of crumbled chorizo sausage and 1 lb of crumbled ground beef.
How many garlic cloves are needed for the chili?
You will need 7 large garlic cloves, which should be finely chopped.
What vegetables are pureed in the first step?
In a blender or food processor, you puree one large Bermuda onion, three garlic cloves, scallions, and green bell peppers until smooth.
What is the recommended cooking time for this chili?
The chili should simmer uncovered for 4 to 6 hours to develop its complex flavor profile.
How do you prepare the cumin seeds?
Toast 3 tablespoons of cumin seeds in a 300 degree Fahrenheit oven until fragrant, then crush them with a mallet or spice grinder.
What kind of beans are used in the Texan Border Chorizo Chili?
The recipe calls for two 8-ounce cans of chili beans and two 8-ounce cans of kidney beans.
Which brand of diced tomatoes is specified?
The recipe recommends using two 8-ounce cans of Hunts Seasoned Diced Tomatoes.
What kind of chilies are used for heat?
Five chopped serrano chilies are used to add heat to the dish.
What liquid should be added to the pot?
You should pour in enough water or beer to just cover the ingredients.
What is the temperature for toasting the cumin seeds?
The cumin seeds should be toasted at 300 degrees Fahrenheit or 150 degrees Celsius.
Which specific chili kit is mentioned in the ingredients?
The recipe uses one Carroll Shelby's Original Texas Chili Kit.
How many green bell peppers are required?
A total of five green bell peppers are used in the recipe.
What fats can be used for sauteing the vegetables?
You can use melted lard, butter, or bacon drippings to sauté the vegetables.
What type of onion is used in the puree?
One large diced Bermuda onion is used for the vegetable puree base.
What spices are added along with the chili powder?
Additional spices include hot red chili powder, medium red chili powder, dried Mexican oregano, paprika, and salt.
How much hot and medium red chili powder is needed?
The recipe requires 4 tablespoons of ground hot red chili powder and 4 tablespoons of ground medium red chili powder.
Should the chili be simmered covered or uncovered?
The chili should be simmered uncovered to allow the flavors to concentrate.
What is the preparation for the chorizo?
The chorizo sausage should be crumbled and cooked until browned with the garlic and vegetable mixture.
How much Mexican oregano is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of dried Mexican oregano.
What should be done before serving the chili?
You should adjust the seasoning to taste before serving the final dish.
What are the serving suggestions for this chili?
Serve it with cornbread or over rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
How many scallions are used in the recipe?
Four chopped scallions are included in the ingredient list.
How much salt is added to the mixture?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of salt.
How much paprika is required?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of paprika.
What is the initial heat setting for the chili?
Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat before reducing it to low for the simmer.
Is the ground beef cooked before being added to the pot?
The crumbled ground beef is added raw to the pureed vegetable mixture in the heavy pot before further cooking.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 18 ingredients listed for the Texan Border Chorizo Chili Delight.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Common tags include Texas chili, chorizo recipe, tex mex, hearty chili, spicy stew, slow-cook, and comfort food.
What is the final step in the instructions?
The final step is to adjust the seasoning to taste before serving the chili.