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Mexican Chorizo Chili con Carne (Frijoles Enchilados)
My Mexican Chili con Carne recipe is loaded with ground beef, flavorful chorizo, and lots of beans for a delightfully comforting meal. This hearty and economical chorizo chili, also known as Frijoles Enchilados, is a quintessential cold-weather dish ideal for serving on game day. It also comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces Mexican pork or beef chorizo casings removed
- 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans rinsed and drained or 4 cups homemade Frijoles de la Olla
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Red Chile Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- salt to taste
Topping suggestions:
- shredded cheese
- chopped onion
- chopped avocado
- 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.
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Notes
Nutrition does not include toppings.
Toppings can be whatever you like! Onion, avocado and cheese are my favorites, but sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro, green onions and Fritos would all make excellent additions as well.
- Toppings can be whatever you like! Onion, avocado and cheese are my favorites, but sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro, green onions and Fritos would all make excellent additions as well.
- Serve over nachos, french fries, hamburgers or hot dogs for an even bigger punch of flavor
- This chili con carne can be frozen for up to 3 months
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
2953mg
(123%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
214IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% 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.