Mexican Chorizo Chili con Carne (Frijoles Enchilados)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Chorizo Chili con Carne (Frijoles Enchilados)
Description
Ground beef and crumbled pork chorizo are cooked together until browned and combined thoroughly. Pinto beans are then added with chicken broth to form the chili's base. The addition of red chile sauce and dried oregano builds layers of smoky and earthy flavor, while simmering thickens the sauce and melds the ingredients. Salt adjusts the seasoning to taste.
The texture balances the firmness of crumbled meats with tender beans enveloped in a smooth, slightly thickened sauce influenced by the red chile. This chili offers a spicy, rich flavor profile characteristic of Mexican comfort food, primed for garnishing with cheese, avocado, or cilantro for freshness.
This chili is suitable for serving in bowls or over nachos, fries, burgers, or hot dogs, adding a flavorful punch. The recipe can be made ahead and freezes well for up to three months, making it convenient for batch cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces pork chorizo casings removed, Mexican; or beef chorizo
- 2 (16-ounce) pinto beans rinsed and drained or 4 cups homemade Frijoles de la Olla, canned
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Red Chile Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried, Mexican
- salt to taste
Topping suggestions:
- cheese shredded
- onion chopped
- avocado chopped
- cilantro
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil in a large pot on medium heat and add the ground beef and brown for about 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chorizo by crumbling it into the cooked ground beef. Cover the pot and cook the chorizo thoroughly for another 8 to 10 minutes. Using a potato masher, combine the beef and chorizo together.
- Add the drained and rinsed beans and broth and cook for 5 minutes. Add the red chile sauce, water, and oregano and cook until it starts to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Add more broth if the mixture is too thick.
- Add salt to taste. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with a handful of cheese or toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Toppings such as onion, avocado, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, or cilantro customize flavor and texture.
- This chili works well over nachos, fries, hamburgers, or hot dogs for added flavor.
- It freezes well for up to 3 months for convenient meals later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 2953mg | 123% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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