Homemade Chorizo Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb smoked chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, finely minced
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 oz each) red kidney beans or black beans, undrained
• 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped

Directions

1. Heat 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Add bell peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, red pepper and coriander; cook and stir 1 minute.
2. Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, beans and chocolate. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour.