black bean and chorizo chili w cilantro cream sauc

chicago, IL
Updated on Nov 21, 2012

I won a local chili cook off with this recipe.I created it when i had leftover black bean soup.I added chorizo and roasted veggies and it became this chili.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups black beans,dry
  • 3 pounds chorizo
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 16 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 4 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 large spanish onion (yellow)
  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • 1 large jalapeno peppers
  • 40 ounces veggie stock
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup tortilla chip pieces
  • - paprika, sweet mild
  • - cumin
  • - mexican oregano

How To Make black bean and chorizo chili w cilantro cream sauc

  • Step 1
    soak the beans over night,this will cut the cooking time,if not soak for an hour,rinse and drain.pour veggie stock in a large pot and add beans,turn heat on to medium.
  • Step 2
    in a pan on medium heat add chorizo and pork,allow fat to render,and brown meat,season with paprika, cumin,mexican oregano and salt and pepper.once browned add meat to beans and broth.
  • Step 3
    on the stove top set peppers on the open flame and rotate until they are scorched.set in a zip lock.in a saute pan that has chorizo oil,add diced onions and saute until golden,add chopped garlic and cook for a minute.set aside.now peel the skin off of peppers and dice.add onion,garlic and peppers to pot,along with tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
  • Step 4
    set heat to medium low and cover,simmer,stirring every so often to avoid sticking to bottom.simmer until thickened and flavorful...top with cilantro cream:in a blender add 1 cup sour cream,half cup cilantro,salt to taste,and blend until smooth...sprinkle crispy tortillas over sauce:use tortilla chips or make your own by frying corn tortillas until crispy,then crumble into small pieces.

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Category: Chili
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Method: Stove Top

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