Chorizo Black Bean Chili

What you need

  • 1 7 oz can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
  • 2 large onions, chopped and divided
  • 2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3-5 links Spanish Chorizo sausage diced (I use the entire package, however they come)
  • 1 1/2 tbs chili powder
  • 1 tbs cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbs fresh lime juice
  • dash of cinnamon
  • 3 cans black beans (15 oz)
  • 3 cans diced tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 1 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Finely chop 2 of the chiles. The original recipe calls for the entire can, but I find that two chiles and the sauce is all the heat we can handle.

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chiles, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and sausage. Saute for 5 minutes or until tender.

Add chili powder and next 6 ingredients, through tomatoes. Stir to combine, then bring to boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and add chocolate, salt, and pepper.

Serve with sour cream and baked tortilla chips.