Beef / Pork

Lamb and Chorizo Chili is for Dinner.

Lamb and Chorizo Chili takes several minutes to prepare.

Lamb and Chorizo Chili takes several minutes to cook.

Lamb and Chorizo Chili makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Lamb and Chorizo Chili are:

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 ounces dried ancho chilies (about 5 large), stemmed, seeded, torn into pieces
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs pork chroizo, casings removed
2 cups red onion, coarsely chopped
10 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 can (15-ounces) canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Grated cheddar or jack cheese
Thinly sliced green onions
Sour cream or Mexican crema
Cilantro leaves
Pickled jalapenos, diced

Here is how you make Lamb and Chorizo Chili:

METHOD:Combine first three ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chilies soften, about 12 minutes. Puree mixture in a blender, in batches if need be. Strain the chile mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids, and set aside.Meanwhile, cook chorizo in a large pot over medium-high heat until drippings come to a simmer. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl and let drain for 10 minutes.Return 1/4 cup of the chorizo drippings to the same pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, oregano and cumin and saute until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper and add to the pot. Saut? just until the lamb is no longer pink on the outside. Add chili puree and drained chorizo. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow to cook for 1 hour.Add drained pinto beans and simmer uncovered until liquid thickens, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated cheddar, sour cream, green onions, cilantro and diced pickled jalapenos as desired.Makes 6 to 8 servings, depending on the appetite of your crowdNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALYSSAWILBRINK.

The nutritional information for Lamb and Chorizo Chili is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 675.7

• Total Fat: 49.3 g
• Cholesterol: 136.3 mg
• Sodium: 1,005.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
• Protein: 38.0 g