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Hot and Spicy Chorizo Chili

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 14, 2011
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Hot and Spicy Chorizo Chili

  • Prep Time 55 min
  • Total 1 hr 55 min
  • Servings 10
  • Ingredients 20
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
  • 2 lb smoked chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 3 large onions, chopped (3 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 can (12 oz) lemon-lime carbonated beverage
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or additional chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1 medium lime)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 container (8 oz) sour cream
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In food processor, place tomatoes and chiles. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until blended. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, red pepper and coriander; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in tomato mixture, broth, carbonated beverage, wine, water, beans and chocolate. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition

690 Calories
42g Total Fat
33g Protein
42g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
690
Calories from Fat
380
Total Fat
42g
64%
Saturated Fat
17g
84%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg
31%
Sodium
1900mg
79%
Potassium
1090mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
13g
53%
Sugars
9g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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