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Chorizo Chili with Hominy
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Chorizo Chili with Hominy

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Keyword: chorizo, ground beef
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork chorizo
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 4 cloves pressed garlic
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilis
  • 1 25 oz can Mexican style hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.5 oz  can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.5 oz can canneleni beans, drained and rinsed, 
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes 
  • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • a dash of cayenne
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large deep pan or skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and peppers in olive oil over for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
    2. Add chorizo and beef and season with salt and pepper.
    3. Cook, breaking up as you go, until browned- 8-10 minutes.
    4. Drain excess fat, if desired.
    5. Add the seasonings and garlic, stir to combine. and cook 2 minutes.
    6. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, diced chili’s and hominy and stir to combine.
    7. Add the crushed tomatoes and water, stir, and cover.
    8. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
    9. Serve hot with diced scallions, sour cream, and grated cheddar.