Chorizo Chili with Hominy
This Chorizo Chili with Hominy is hearty, smoky, and full of bold Tex-Mex flavor. Made with spicy chorizo, beans, and hominy, this comforting chili is perfect for cozy dinners and game day gatherings.
Servings: 8
Calories: 432kcal
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.
- Add chorizo and beef and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, breaking up as you go, until browned- 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, if desired.
- Add the seasonings and garlic, stir to combine. and cook 2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, diced chili’s and hominy and stir to combine.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and water, stir, and cover.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with diced scallions, sour cream, and grated cheddar.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1243IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg