My version of a Trader Joe’s meatless recipe – Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Chorizo Chili.
This last week has been crazy. After my Memorial Day BBQ (which I forgot to take pictures of – didn’t take a single picture of any of the food that I made or my handmade decorations), I started a whirlwind week at work. With the Blackhawks games and then the largest street fest of the year for the bar I work at, I have been moving non-stop.
Finally, I have a few days off and I can get back to business. And by business I mean blogging.
Mr. B and I decided to try a new chili recipe – I searched through what felt like a thousand recipes and found one I kind of liked on the Trader Joe’s website. What really spoke to me was the addition of soy chorizo – chorizo is not an ingredient I use often, and I’ve never used soy chorizo and it got me a little excited.
The Trader Joe’s website was meatless so we fixed changed that and then made a couple of other changes to make it our own.
So delicious!
Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Chorizo Chili
This was one of the easiest recipes ever and the chorizo adds great flavor and texture to the chili. I imagine if I had used regular chorizo it would have been just as delicious. You can also make this on the stovetop in a dutch oven if you cook on low. It’s important to cook it for a long time so the flavors can develop.
I hope you enjoy it as much as me
adapted from Trader JoesSlow Cooker Ground Beef and Chorizo Chili
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 a large red onion, diced (1 cup)
- 3 bell peppers (I used 1 green, 1 red and 1 orange), diced (4 cups total)
- 2 jalapenos, 1 seeded and diced, and 1 diced with the seeds
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package of Chorizo
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can black beans (not drained)
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans (not drained)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Add the onion, peppers, jalapenos and garlic. Stir to coat all the vegetables in oil and reduce heat. Cook about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer the vegetables to the crock pot.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add the ground beef and chorizo. Saute until browned and add to the vegetables.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
- Serve with optional sour cream and shredded cheese.
Recipe Notes
adapted from Trader Joes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 2758kcal Calories from fat 1086 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 121g | 186% |
| Saturated Fat 31g | 155% |
| Transfat 3g | |
| Cholesterol 348mg | 116% |
| Sodium 6646mg | 277% |
| Carbohydrate 261g | 87% |
| Dietary Fiber 85g | 340% |
| Sugars 66g | |
| Protein 175g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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Thao @ In Good Flavor says
This chili looks hearty and delicious! I love that the slow cooker allows you to smell all the goodness as it simmers for hours.
Jenny B says
Me too Thao! Slow cookers are great for that!
Sinea Pies says
Wow, this looks GREAT! Your post was one of the most viewed last week on the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. You are being featured this week! Congrats. We go live Tuesday evening at 7 ET. Hope to see you there!
Jenny B says
Wow!! Thanks for featuring me! 🙂
Dini @ Giramuk's Kitchen says
Love how hearty this looks! I love a good chili and adding chorizo is brilliant! Pinning it to make it next time I make Chili!
Jenny B says
Thanks for pinning Dini! 🙂
adwokat gdansk says
The website looks fantastic !! Great job