Pork Chili Con Carne

Submitted by Tom in Maryland

"Our recipe has added Vegetable and Spice content -- and is based on Pork to save on the Cholesterol! This recipe yields a lively, spicy Pork-based chili. It tends of have some level of hotness, yet is not overpowered by the spice. The Serrano peppers give it a distinctly pleasant form of spiciness."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 serrano peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

1. Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in heavy bottomed soup pot. Set heat to medium high. Saute the Serrano peppers, garlic, and onions until tender.
2. Add Pork and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not drain.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
4. Stir in the beans, heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until desired thickness is reached.

Reviews

[Sharon H.]

I looked at other recipes for chili made with ground pork, I'm glad I decided to go ahead with this one....This is easy to make, no substitutions made and everyone said this is the best chili I've made.

 

[nonperishable]

Great chili recipe - and pretty quick to put together. We have a toddler so we serve ours over pasta and shredded cheddar cheese. Very yummy. It makes a big pot so it's also a favorite for leftovers.