Mexican Winter Chili

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Chunks of pork with peppers, canned pumpkin and spices. Recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb pork stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium fresh poblano pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1⁄4 cup whipping cream
• salt
• ground black pepper
• fresh cilantro (optional)

directions

1. In a Dutch oven cook and stir pork in hot oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in onion, poblano, and sweet pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in cocoa powder, cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add broth and the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
2. Stir in pumpkin, cream, and salt and black pepper to taste. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. If desired, top with fresh cilantro.