Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo
Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo delivers a rich, smoky heat from chipotle and spiced sausage, balanced by sweet corn and tender bell peppers. The beans and tomatoes create a thick, hearty base with a pleasant simmered depth, perfect for game night or a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with your favorite toppings for a satisfying bowl that warms from the first spoonful.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
At the same time, cook the chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Move the chorizo to the pot with the onions. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, bell pepper, and chile powder; stir to mix and bring to a simmer.
- 3
Pour everything into a slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours.
- Calories 727.87 kcal High 36%
- Protein 29.08 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 71.39 g 26%
- Total Fat 38.55 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 10.64 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.18 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1418.91 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 13.92 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 22.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 259.4 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 7.31 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 1299.99 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 209.13 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 29.08 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chipotle Powder, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 727.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo?
- It is a Tex-Mex chili recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chipotle Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo?
- About 3 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 727.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo healthy?
- Black Bean Chili with Mexican Chorizo has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 727.87 calories and 29.08 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1418.91 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.64 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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