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Devilish Chorizo Chili with Hominy





Yields
Makes 8 servings



Total Time
50 mins

Not only is this chili easy to make ahead, it actually improves with time. If you like your chili very spicy, add an extra teaspoon of chipotle powder. Prep and Cook Time: 50 minutes. Notes: Prepare chili up to two days ahead. Cool, cover, and chill; reheat before serving. Buy the best-quality chorizo you can find, preferably from a butcher or Mexican market, and avoid the type of chorizo that is very soft and sold in plastic casings; it tends to break down too much in cooking. Substitute another spicy uncooked sausage if you can't find good chorizo.

Devilish Chorizo Chili with Hominy




Greg DuPree

 2 1/2 pounds uncooked chorizo sausages in natural casing
 1 pound ground lean beef
 2 large onions, chopped
 5 cloves garlic, minced
 2 cans (7 oz. each) diced green chiles
 1/4 cup chili powder
 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles
 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) ale or other hearty beer
 2 cans (15 oz. each) yellow hominy, drained
  Salt
Step 1
1

Squeeze sausages from casings into a 6- to 8-qt. pan over high heat; discard casings. Add beef, onions, and garlic. Stir occasionally over high heat, breaking sausages and beef into small pieces, until meat is browned and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Spoon off and discard fat.

Step 2
2

Add green chiles, chili powder, chipotle chiles, oregano, and cumin. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.

Step 3
3

Stir in tomatoes, ale, and hominy. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories512
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g40%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 1523mg67%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%

Dietary Fiber 6.6g24%
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.