Beef Chili with Chicken Chorizo

This is a delicious chili cooked with chorizo- which has immense flavor…

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound grass fed ground beef
• 4 chorizo links, casings taken off and crumbled
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with chili
• 1 14 oz can black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Heat a saucepan with olive oil. Add the beef and chorizo and sauté on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes while separating the meat with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the onion, garlic and pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the spices and tomatoes. Saute for another 2 to 3 mintues. Add the black beans, water and salt. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Take the lid off and cook for another 15 minutes on a low heat, or until the desired consistency is achieved. Check for seasonings and garnish with cilantro. Serve warm.