Best 5 Spicy Lamb And Chorizo Chili Recipes

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For those who seek a culinary adventure that ignites taste buds and warms the soul, look no further than the tantalizing world of spicy lamb and chorizo chili. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, blending the richness of lamb with the smoky spiciness of chorizo, all enveloped in a savory and comforting chili base. With its origins in the vibrant kitchens of Spain and Mexico, this dish embodies the culinary prowess of both worlds, offering a captivating balance between heat and heartiness. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a more contemporary twist, this article will guide you towards the perfect recipe for your next culinary endeavor.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

SPICY LAMB AND CHORIZO CHILI



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From Bon Appetit. I haven't tried this one yet. Would be great topped with cilantro, sour cream, grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, chopped red or green onion, and salsa. Look for chorizo in the refridgerated meat or deli case, and for dried ancho chilies at Latin markets, specialty food stores, or some supermarkets

Provided by Az B8990

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 ounces dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces (about 5 large)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lbs beef or 2 lbs pork chorizo sausages, casings removed
2 cups coarsly chopped red onions
12 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 1/4 lbs lamb shoulder, round-bone in chopped trimmed, boned, but into 3/4 inch cubes
2 (15 ounce) cans yellow hominy, rinsed, drained

Steps:

  • Combine broth, ancho chilies, and cayenne pepper in heavy medium sucepan.
  • Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilis softn, about 12 minutes.
  • Puree mixture in blender in batches.
  • Saute chorizo in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to a simmer, breaking up meat with back of spoon.
  • Transfer to fine strainer set over bowl. Let drain for 10 minutes.
  • Return 3/4 cup chorizo drippings to same pot and heat over medium-high heat. You can disgard any remaining drippings.
  • Add onions, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
  • Saute until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to pot.
  • Saute until lamb is no longer pink on outside, abut 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 occasionallly, about 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1864, Fat 163.5, SaturatedFat 67.9, Cholesterol 327.2, Sodium 527.8, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 60.1

SPICY LAMB AND CHORIZO CHILI



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Lamb     Stew

Yield 8-10 bowls

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.)

SPICY LAMB CHILI



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This chili really isn't that spicy, but it is good. We really like lamb and I was looking for some different ways to prepare it. Found this recipe on www.americanlamb.com and have adapted it to fit my allergies. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 medium onion, diced
1 lb lean ground lamb
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
monterey jack cheese, for garnish
onion, Chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Coat a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot with spray oil and heat; cook onions and ground lamb over medium heat.
  • When onions are soft and meat browned; drain well.
  • Add garlic and season with red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and beans; bring soup to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful chili, use a variety of chili peppers, such as ancho, guajillo, and chipotle. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
  • Be sure to brown the lamb and chorizo before adding them to the chili. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • If you don't have time to cook the chili for several hours, you can use a slow cooker. Just add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This spicy lamb and chorizo chili is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lamb or chorizo. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy chili recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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