Chorizo Chipotle Chili

 

Last year, before the Super Bowl, I posted my recipe for chili.  It's a recipe I've used for years.  I seriously, never made chili a different way....until now:  Enter the Chorizo Chipotle Chili!!!  (YAY!!!!)

I think chili is a good addition to any party (as are nachos), but for some reason, football and chili just fit so well together!  And this is just the type of chili you want to be serving at your Super Bowl party! It's full of flavor, it's spicy, it's warm and it's comforting....It's probably the best bowl of chili I've had in a long time.  And I'm extra excited because I didn't use my secret ingredient mix this time!  No premixed spices.... double yay!!!

I understand that most of you have your favorite chili recipe, and like me, don't detour from it....but this is worth it, believe me.  VERY worth it.  Beware, it is a bit spicy...you can always add less chipotle or leave the adobo sauce out all together.  I must give big props to Des at Life's Ambrosia, though, because her Buffalo Chipotle Chili was the inspiration behind this bowl of heaven!  And an inspiration it was...thanks Des!

 

I love scooping chili up with Frito's!!!

Chorizo Chipotle Chili
Inspired by Life's Ambrosia
Printable Recipe 
Ingredients: 
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
1 lbs Mexican Chorizo
1 garlic clover, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon adobo sauce
3/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup beer (I used Bud Light)
10oz can Rotel, drained
8oz chili beans in sauce
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons tomato sauce
2 teaspoons cocoa powder

Directions:
In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the onions and reduce heat to medium low.  Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.  Stir and let cook for about 8-10 minutes or until softened and just starting to brown.  Add the chorizo and let cook about 5-8 minutes or until the chorizo is cooked through.  Turn heat up to medium high and add all the remaining ingredients.  Stir to combine.  Taste and season if necessary.  Let simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.  Enjoy!

 

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