Best 8 Hot And Spicy Chorizo Chili Recipes

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Once you taste the entrancing hot and spicy chorizo chili, you will know it's the king of hearty comfort food. Chorizo adds a layer of richness to the chili, creating a dish that is smoky, earthy, and packed with heat. With various recipes, you can adjust the spice level and add your desired toppings to personalize your chili. This flavorful and fiery dish is perfect for a chilly day, a tailgate party, or a potluck. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our exploration of the hottest and spiciest chorizo chili recipes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHORIZO CHILI



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I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild for my family but add Tabasco sauce to spice up my bowl. -Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve with avocado, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HOT AND SPICY CHORIZO CHILI



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Try a top chili recipe from the Betty Crocker team chili cook off. Lemon-lime soda is the secret ingredient that makes this chili super.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
2 lb smoked chorizo sausage, sliced
3 large onions, chopped (3 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (12 oz) lemon-lime carbonated beverage
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional chicken broth
1/2 cup water
3 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1 medium lime)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 container (8 oz) sour cream

Steps:

  • In food processor, place tomatoes and chiles. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until blended. Set aside.
  • Heat 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, red pepper and coriander; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomato mixture, broth, carbonated beverage, wine, water, beans and chocolate. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour.
  • Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 13 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1900 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SMOKY CHORIZO CHILI



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh chorizo, removed from casings
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, chopped, plus more for topping
1 small orange bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Two 14.5-ounce cans fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Two 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
Parsley leaves, pickled jalapeno rings, grated Cheddar and sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Crumble in the chorizo. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the chorizo with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the red onion and bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno, ancho powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. Cook and stir to coat the meat and vegetables in the spices, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, beef broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then stir in the black beans and butternut squash. Simmer, uncovered, until the chili is thick and flavorful and the veggies are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve the chili with bowls of the toppings on the side for passing at the table.

CHORIZO CHILI



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When I first got married my husband didn't like the chili I made (my mom's recipe), so I have changed it until I found what he likes. Now he LOVES it. About and two hours before it's done, I add cheese hot dogs to the crock pot--it does change the taste slightly, but he loves to eat chili hot dogs on butter poppy seed rolls. But if you don't like hot dogs, don't add them. I also use 1 can each of light red and dark red kidney beans for color, but you can use two cans of the same if you want. ENJOY!

Provided by jamiej

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon basil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • cook chorizo breaking it up. drain. add all to crockpot cook at least 6 hours, stirring every so often.
  • optional: two hours until done add hotdogs( your choice) serve with favorite rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.6, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 1502, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 32.2

CHICKEN AND CHORIZO CHILI



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Easy and delicious chili recipe.

Provided by nschrader

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¾ pound chorizo sausage, chopped
2 pounds ground chicken
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
3 cups chicken stock
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir chorizo in hot oil until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove chorizo using a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is browned and crumbly, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with chili powder and cumin.
  • Stir chorizo, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, black beans, and white beans into chicken; cook and stir until onion begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour beer into chili; bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 45.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1525.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CHILI WITH CHORIZO AND CHOCOLATE



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The smokiness of the bacon and liquid smoke complements the spiciness of the chorizo and sweetness of the chocolate in this chili. Just like any other chili, this is better the next day. Serve with a dollop of cilantro sour cream or some chocolate shavings.

Provided by Caroline McNabb

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound hickory-smoked bacon, chopped
2 pounds chorizo sausage, chopped
3 pounds ground sirloin
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 medium onions, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ cup chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
3 teaspoons garlic juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown bacon in the hot pot until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set bacon aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add chorizo; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir ground sirloin in the same pot over medium-high heat until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease. Add the bacon and chorizo. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, onions, and Italian seasoning. Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, liquid smoke, garlic juice, and cinnamon.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and add jalapenos, kidney beans, black beans, and chocolate. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, about 2 hours. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1511.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

BEEF AND CHORIZO CHILI



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Make and share this Beef and Chorizo Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Shadows

Categories     Black Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb ground chuck
1/2 lb chorizo sausage
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 cups black beans, cooked
1 cup tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons cumin
2 1/2 cups tomato juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook beans a day in advance.
  • Brown the beef and chorizo in a heavy pot. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until just soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 743.3, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 15.6

SPICY LAMB AND CHORIZO CHILI



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Categories     Bean     Beef     Lamb     Pepper     Pork     Sauté     Super Bowl     Sausage     Hot Pepper     Fall     Winter     Tailgating     Bon Appétit

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 ounces dried ancho chilies (about 5 large),* stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1-pound rolls beef or pork chorizo, casings removed
2 cups coarsely chopped red onions
12 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 1/4 pounds o-bone (round-bone) lamb shoulder chops, boned, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 15-ounce cans golden hominy or pinto beans, rinsed, drained

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilies soften, about 12 minutes. Puree chili mixture in batches in blender.
  • Stir chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to simmer, breaking up meat with spoon. Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl. Let chorizo drain 10 minutes.
  • Return 1/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat (discard remaining drippings). Add onions, garlic, oregano and cumin. Sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper; add to pot. Sauté until lamb is no longer pink outside, about 10 minutes. Add chili puree and drained chorizo. Bring chili to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add hominy. Simmer uncovered until lamb is tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before serving.)
  • *Sold at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chorizo: The quality of the chorizo will greatly impact the flavor of the chili. Look for a chorizo that is made with fresh, flavorful pork and has a good balance of spices.
  • Brown the chorizo before adding it to the chili: This will help to develop the flavor of the chorizo and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Use a variety of beans: Different beans have different flavors and textures, so using a variety will add depth and complexity to the chili. Some good options include pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Season the chili to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a bit of acidity, such as vinegar or lime juice, to brighten the flavor.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This chorizo chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this chorizo chili a try.

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