===== Creamy Chorizo Pasta ===== \\ [[Pork]]\\ Prep Time: 5 minutes\\ Cook Time: 25 minutes\\ Serves: 5\\ Ingredients: * 2 pounds lean ground beef * 1 onion (diced) * 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced) * 4 cloves garlic (minced) * 2 ½ tbsp chili powder (divided, or to taste) * 1 tsp cumin * 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced) * 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can) * 19 ounces canned red kidney beans (drained and rinsed) * 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices) * 1 ½ cups beef broth * 1 cup beer * 1 tbsp tomato paste * 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional) * salt and black pepper (to taste) Steps: - Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tbsp chili powder. - In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat. - Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness. - Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings. {{tag>pork}}