Pass the Puck Pork Chili

Chef mariajane's Note:

Celebrate the Vancouver Winter Olympics while enjoying a bowl of hearty pork chili. You'll score big with family friends when you serve up this delicious dish.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic , minced
• 1 cup green pepper , chopped
• 1 (796 ml) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (540 ml) can kidney beans , drained and rinsed

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, heat oil. Add pork, onion, garlic, and peppers.
2. Cook over medium heat until pork is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently breaking up pork. Add tomatoes and seasonings.
3. Simmer gently uncovered for about 1 hour. Add a little water if mixture becomes too dry.
4. Add beans and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and broil just before serving.