PINTO BEAN CHILI WITH MEXICAN SAUSAGE

Pinto Bean Chili With Mexican Sausage image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 12h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh chorizo sausage
2 large white onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 medium yellow bell peppers or 3 medium red bell peppers, chopped
1 bay leaf
4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
salt, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
grated queso fresco
diced tomato
minced scallion
minced red onion
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedge

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil; cook the sausage until the meat is no longer pink, about 15 minutes; drain on paper towels and when cool, thinly slice.
To the skillet, add onions and garlic; cook/stir until tender, add in chile powder, cumin, and coriander; stir and take care not to burn.
Add in the whole tomatoes with their juices and swish around to combine all the spices; pour everything into a large slow cooker.
Add in tomato paste, bell peppers, bay leaf, and beans; stir to combine.
Add in sausage slices.
Cover and cook on LOW for 9-12 hours, stirring occasionally.
During the last hour, season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes, and add the cilantro.
If the chili is too thin, leave the lid off and cook a bit longer.
Serve with the toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 726.5, Carbohydrate 58.1, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 10.8, Protein 25.9