Route 66 Roadhouse Chili Fix
Embark on a flavor-packed journey with this Route 66 Roadhouse Chili Fix, a hearty, smoky, and savory classic that brings roadside comfort straight to your kitchen. Made with a perfect blend of ground beef, chorizo, and two kinds of beans, this chili is elevated with bold spices like smoked paprika, chili powder, and ground cumin. A hint of dark chocolate adds depth, while fresh toppings like cheddar cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños let you customize each bowl. Slow-simmered for maximum flavor, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, potlucks, or crisp evenings. Ready in just over an hour, this robust chili pairs perfectly with cornbread or tortilla chips for a satisfying, soul-warming meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 pounds ground beef or ground chuck
- 0.5 pounds chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 28-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional topping)
- 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional topping)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and chorizo to the pot. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Add the black beans and kidney beans, stirring them into the mixture.
Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Uncover the pot and stir in the chopped dark chocolate. Let it melt and incorporate into the chili, adding a subtle richness.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. If the chili is too thick, add a splash of water or beef broth to reach your preferred consistency.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 310.8 g | 398% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.7 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 774 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 14440 mg | 628% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.4 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 84.9 g | 303% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.6 g | ||
| Protein | 262.8 g | 526% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1470 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 59.7 mg | 332% | |
| Potassium | 9616 mg | 205% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
