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Cajun Chorizo chilli

If you like chilli con carne - do try this simple, mild,  Cajun-spiced chorizo version. It’s easy to make, yummy and very hearty. Cajun Chorizo chilli is ideal for a busy midweek or lazy weekend supper, or for parties.  If you want it to give it a real kick, use spicy chorizo and/or add some chilli powder/cayenne pepper to the cooking. Serve it with rice and/or flatbread and a fresh salsa on the side.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Cajun, Tex-Mex
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 250 g chorizo cooking sausage
  • 1 tsp Cajun spice mixture
  • 1 Tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 can tomato chopped
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • About 100g grated cheese or sour crème optional
  • 1 handful of coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 handful of coriander leaves chopped

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion, garlic and slice the chorizo.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan, and cook these for a few minutes, until the chorizo release its fat and a the onion has softened.
  3. Add the cajun spice mixture, tomato purée and tinned tomato. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the drained beans and chickpeas. Cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  4. Serve with coriander and grated cheese scattered on top.