INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ lbs Preferred Angus® Ground Beef
• ½ lb ground Mexican chorizo
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 small jalapeño pepper, ¼" diced and seeded
• 1 medium red bell pepper, ¼" diced and seeded
• ½ cup hot sauce
• 4 cloves of garlic, rough chopped
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp beef base
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes, canned
• 6 oz tomato paste, canned
• 1 ½ cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place beef and chorizo sausage in a stock pot or saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Do not drain the fat.
2. Add onions, peppers, and garlic and cook until onions brown and turn translucent.
3. Add seasonings, hot sauce, and beef base to the ground beef and vegetables. Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water to the pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Top with diced onions, cheddar cheese, and sliced jalapeños.
6. To customize, add your favorite type of bean (1 can, drained) to the chili prior to removing from the heat.