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Quick Draw Cowboy Chili Recipe

Quick Draw Cowboy Chili Recipe

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This Quick Draw Cowboy Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines chorizo, ground beef, and a blend of spices for a delicious chili that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

    Meat Mixture:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
  • 4 chipotle chiles, diced (from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 pound chorizo, casings removed
  • 2 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Additional Ingredients:

  • 32 ounces tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can ranch style beans
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Cook Meat Mixture: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add chipotles and adobo sauce, stir to combine. Add chorizo, break it up with a wooden spoon, and cook stirring frequently until the chorizo starts to brown. Add beef, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Break beef up with a wooden spoon and stir frequently until beef and chorizo are cooked through, about 4-6 minutes.
  2. Add Additional Ingredients: Add tomato sauce, beans, and tomato paste. Stir to combine well. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Serve: Serve with your choice of toppings; cornbread, fresh oregano, and Colby Jack cheese are perfect with this chili.

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