Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
  • 1/2 pound fresh chorizo, removed from the casings and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • One 1 4 1/2-ounce can chopped tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil.
  • Add the garlic and onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, 5 minutes.
  • Add the beef and chorizo and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ancho chile powder and cayenne and cook over low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Season the chili with salt and pepper.