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Spicy Chorizo and Pinto Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Chorizo and Pinto Bean Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can whole tomatoes packed in juice, roughly squeezed through fingers to crush; 1 1/2 pounds store-bought or homemade fresh raw Mexican chorizo, casings removed if necessary; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 1 medium onion, finely choped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablepoons chili powder; Diced avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sliced scallions, Mexican crema, lime wedges, and crumbled cotija cheese for serving; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Category
Chili
Cusine
American

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 pounds store-bought or homemade fresh raw Mexican chorizo, casings removed if necessary

1 medium onion, finely choped

3 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

3 tablepoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 can whole tomatoes packed in juice, roughly squeezed through fingers to crush

2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce

1 bay leaf

2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Diced avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sliced scallions, Mexican crema, lime wedges, and crumbled cotija cheese for serving

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat until shimmering. Add chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or a potato masher, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. There should be about 3 tablespoons oil pooled in the edge of the pan when you tilt it; drain any excess oil if necessary. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add oregano, chili powder, and cumin, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, fish sauce, bay leaf, beans, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a rich stew-like consistency, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper . Discard the bay leaf. Serve immediately with diced avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sliced scallions, Mexican crema, lime wedges, and crumbled cotija cheese on the side.