Chorizo and Black Bean Chili - Ontario Bean Growers

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh Chorizo sausage (or Mexican Chorizo), removed from casings
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 red peppers, diced
• 2 cups chopped sweet potato
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (796 mL) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (540 ml) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn (frozen or canned is fine)
• 1 can (156 mL) tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cups chopped kale, centre ribs removed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• cilantro leaves
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• hot sauce
• lime slices
• tortilla chips