by Ghost Tropic
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Expand1 tablespoon cooking oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 pound ground Mexican chorizo, casing removed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 green bell pepper, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces can black beans, drained Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces can kidney beans, drained Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted) Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces can tomato sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
2 hot chillies, minced (serrano, jalapeno, etc.) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon chili powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dried oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon coriander Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 can good beer (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
Add the oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat, then brown the onion, beef, and chorizo for about 3-4 minutes. Don't stir too often, allowing the onions and meat to brown on one side. Break apart any large clumps of ground meat.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the meat and onions to a heavy-bottomed pot, along with all the remaining ingredients. Make sure to wear latex gloves when handling the hot peppers!
Ask a question about this stepIf using beer (I recommend Guinness), pour just enough to cover the ingredients with liquid -- no more than half a can should be needed.
Ask a question about this stepCover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes. If you find a lot of liquid forming on top of the chili, stir the chili and continue to cook with the lid removed. Serve garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Ask a question about this stepVariations: Since the chorizo sausage is naturally spicy and flavorful, you can easily make this recipe without the hot chillies. An alternative is to add a few squirts of Sriracha sauce when combining the ingredients. Other beans can be substituted, such as pinto beans, but make sure at least one can is black beans!
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Miranda is an editor at Food52.
My first contribution to food52.... hope you guys enjoy!