Ground Beef Chili with Beans

Name: Ground Beef Chili with Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 4 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 pounds chorizo sausage; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15.5 ounce) can small red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped; 14.375 ounces frozen corn; 1 dash hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®), or more to taste; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

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This chili is a delicious mix of ground beef, beans, chorizo, and vegetables in a hearty tomato base. I entered it in a chili cook-off and it won!

Submitted by Marla L

Updated on December 8, 2023

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

4 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 pounds chorizo sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can small red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
14 ⅜ ounces frozen corn
1 dash hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ), or more to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Directions

Pour tomatoes into a large stockpot and heat over medium heat.
Meanwhile, cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to the stockpot.
Cook and stir chorizo in the skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer chorizo to the stockpot.
Add oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until very well cooked and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and cook for about 3 more minutes. Transfer onions to the stockpot.
Stir beans into the stockpot, then add lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the skillet again over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and lightly sauté for about 5 minutes. Add to the stockpot.
Add corn to the stockpot and season with hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes, then sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

687	Calories
36g	Fat
47g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 687
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g	46%
Saturated Fat 13g	65%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 2478mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 14g	49%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 42g	84%
Vitamin C 97mg	108%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 996mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.