Two for the Price of One

Yesterday Adrienne had an eye doctor appointment after school to update her glasses prescription and order a new pair so dinner had to either be take-out, something quick, or ready when we got home.  I opted for the "ready when we got home" and tried a new crockpot recipe for chili.

Liam likes his chili with just "beans and sauce" so this was perfect for him.  The meat in it?  Fresh chorizo.  I'd never worked with the "tube" of chorizo that you find by the sausage section of the supermarket -- and it wasn't what I was expecting.  The recipe stated to cook the chorizo and then slice it when it's done but when I cooked it (no casing) it almost disintegrated leaving a very fine paste.  I was seriously worried about the taste and texture of the final dish but I have to say I was impressed.  Just the right amount of spice and a good texture.

When we were eating it last night I realized it was the perfect consistency for a topping for hot dogs or even french fries so tonight's dinner idea was born ... chili dogs (and Travis' request chili cheese fries).  Great way for me to use up the leftover chili and the kids are happy because they get hot dogs.  :)

 

Pinto Bean Chili with Mexican Sausage
(modified from Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann)

12 ounces fresh chorizo
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
56 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Cook sausage until meat is no longer pink.  Add in onions and garlic and cook until softened.  Add in spices and cook for another 1 minute to blend.

Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.  Serve with toppings of your choice (I used cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion and cilantro).

Comments

[Kaitlin]

YUM! My husband would be all over this! He loves chili cheese dogs. Thanks for sharing the recipe!! =)

[Melanie]

Thanks for a great idea. I was just working on my menu and Chorizo in the Gomez house never last long. Love the leftover idea too!

[giz]

This looks deeeeeee-licious - and an amazing entries for Gloria Chadwick's - Taste of Tex Mex chili roundup.

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my husband loves sausage and chorizo. I know he will loves that recipe.. I will try to make that for him..:)