Spicy Black Bean & Chorizo Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean & Chorizo Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 lb chorizo sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel, undrained; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (1 drained, 1 undrained); 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup frozen corn

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 lb chorizo sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (10 ounce) can rotel, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (1 drained, 1 undrained)
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen corn

1
In large skillet, cook chorizo sausage over medium heat until cooked through (5-10 minutes). Remove from the pan.
2
Add vegetable oil and cook peppers & onions until soft. (About 8-10 minutes).
3
Add garlic, chipotle peppers & spices. Stir in rotel (undrained), broth & 1 can black beans (undrained).
4
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce to simmer and cook 10 minutes.
6
Puree in blender or food processor in batches until you have blended it all.
7
Return to the skillet. Add the cooked chorizo, the drained can of black beans and the frozen corn.
8
Cook over medium heat until reaches desired consistency. (About 5-10 minutes).

515

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Bean & Chorizo Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Black Bean & Chorizo Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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