Need a cozy twist on Tex-Mex? Give this Cheesy Chorizo Chili a try. Made with chorizo sausage, cannellini beans and Old El Paso™ Fajita Seasoning, it's perfect for feeding the family. And it comes together easily in the slow cooker, making this one of the best chorizo chili recipes around! With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll be on your way to a hearty, homecooked meal in no time.
Cheesy Chorizo Chili
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 5 hr 15 min
- Ingredients 12
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bulk chorizo sausage or pork sausage, crumbled
- 3 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro
- 1 can (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon from 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Fajita Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Finely chopped green onions
Make With
Old El Paso
Instructions
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Step1In large skillet, over medium heat, cook sausage 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned breaking into clumps. Drain on paper towels.
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Step2In 3- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker, stir together all Ingredients, except salt, pepper, cheese blend and onions until combined.
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Step3Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 7 hours.
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Step4Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into individual bowls. Top with cheese and onions.
Nutrition
770
Calories
30g
Total Fat
43g
Protein
83g
Total Carbohydrate
7g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 770
- Calories from Fat
- 270
- Total Fat
- 30g
- 46%
- Saturated Fat
- 11g
- 56%
- Trans Fat
- 1g
- Cholesterol
- 60mg
- 20%
- Sodium
- 1880mg
- 78%
- Potassium
- 1610mg
- 46%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 83g
- 28%
- Dietary Fiber
- 20g
- 81%
- Sugars
- 7g
- Protein
- 43g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 40%
- 40%
- Vitamin C
- 20%
- 20%
- Calcium
- 20%
- 20%
- Iron
- 50%
- 50%
Exchanges:
5 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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