"Speedy Gonzales" Chorizo & Black Bean Chili - Fox 28: South Bend, Elkhart IN News, Weather, Sports

Chorizo is a highly seasoned pork sausage flavored with garlic, chili powder and other spices. The casing should be removed before cooking.

Ingredients

2 lbs. of Chorizo

1 large Spanish onion--chopped

1 large chopped jalapeno or smaller to taste

2 cloves garlic--diced

Canned black beans--2 large or 3-4 smaller cans

2 cans diced tomatoes

2 Cups V8 or tomato juice

6 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 to 2 tsp Cumin

1 1/2 tsp. oregano

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, break up Chorizo and begin to cook. About halfway through cooking, add onion then jalapeno when almost done add garlic. Add all remaining ingredients and let simmer. Season to taste and let cook to reduce some liquid and let flavors blend.