Crockpot Chorizo Chili

Crockpot Chorizo Chili

1 lb choizo sausage
1 lb stew beef
1 can (28 oz) diced or whole peeled tomatoes
3 chipolte chiles in adobo sauce
1/2 of a yellow onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini
1 cup celery, chopped
2 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried cilantro
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp coriander
1 to 2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup lime juice
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
lime wedges (optional)

1.  grease crockpot with olive oil (spray, or I use a basting brush to coat the bottom and sides with about 2 tsp to 1 tbsp of olive oil).

2.  in a blender or food processor, blend the canned tomatoes and chilies.

3.  place the chorizo sausage and beef in the bottom of the crock pot.  Add chopped onion, zucchini, celery, and garlic.  spinkle spices over meat and veggies.

4.  pour in tomato and chili mixture.  add 1/2 cup dry red wine.  fill crockpot with beef broth, but don't over fill, it will boil over!

5.  simmer on low setting for 8 hours.  you may stir at the 4 hour mark, but mostly you can just leave it be!

6.  add lime juice 1/2 hour before serving.  garnish with cilantro and lime.

Don't feel that you need to add everything in this recipe to your chili.  If you don't have zucchini on hand, use carrots.  Add green peppers if you have them.  Use the whole onion if you prefer.  Also, don't worry about the cayenne pepper or coriander if you don't have any, but I highly recommend you do not skip the cumin!  You may also substitute ground turkey or ground beef for the stew beef.

Robin's note: I've made this as listed above and personally like to cook and drain the chorizo first as it can get greasy.  Pairs up great with Guacamole Salsa (see post).

This recipe is from the blog: F2F Nutrition

Picture from Pinterest linked to Paleomommy  - she has a very similar recipe, basically minus the zucchini more or less...