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Slow Cooker Chorizo Beef Chili

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This slow cooker chorizo beef chili uses chili and Mexican inspired spices & ingredients. Imagine the smoky and spicy goodness of chorizo combined with beef makes for a hearty crockpot chili that’s packed with flavor. Finding time to prepare a delicious, comforting meal can often feel like a large task. This is where the slow cooker comes in, particularly when it comes to making chili. This is a true set-it-and-forget-it Crock-Pot chili recipe. Instructions to make this easy beef chili in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chorizo (uncased)
  • 1 pound ground beef, seasoned with salt & pepper
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes in juices
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes & green chiles
  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 15 ounce-can corn (drained & rinsed)
  • 15 ounce-can black beans (drained & rinsed)
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (seeds removed)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chorizo, and onion. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Drain the grease and add the beef, chorizo, and onion to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all the other ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot add the ground beef, chorizo, onion, and jalapeno to the pot. Cook 5-7 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and vegetables are soft. Crumble the beef and chorizo as it cooks. Add garlic & cook an additional minute. Drain excess grease from the pot.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir to mix well.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 20 minutes. When done, quick release pressure.

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