This is the Best chili recipe you will ever find! It is not your typical beef chili – it is a pork chili. Yes, you’ve heard me correct we are using pork because it has so much more flavor than the beef.
I love chili but let me tell you something, when it comes to it, I am very picky. I love eating good hearty chili. Chili that is thick, just the right amount of spicy, beany but not overwhelmingly. I want to taste the small chunks of tomatoes.
What I love about this chili?
- It’s made with delicious and juicy ground pork
- it’s so much more flavorful than the beef chili
- spicy, without being super hot
- the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, salty and fatty
What is chili con carne?
Chili con carne, meaning “chili with meat”, is a spicy stew containing chili peppers, meat, tomatoes and optionally kidney beans.
Looking for a hearty soup that the whole family will enjoy? Then you need a bowl of warm comfort food that the whole family can enjoy – a bowl of this delicious chili con carne.
Tips for Success
- brown the meat – it will give you an amazing flavor
- don’t rush to add the veggies
- let is stew for at least 45 minutes. Let the flavors develop
- use a good combination of chili peppers, jalapeno, poblano, etc.
This chili recipe can be served on top of hotdogs. My kids love it when I serve it as a sandwich. I just simply put it on sweet Hawaiian rolls or on top of rice.
Serving Suggestions:
You can add your favorite toppings. Here is my favorite ones:
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Cheddar cheese
- Crispy bacon
- Cilantro
- Tortilla chips
- Corn bread
Now let me introduce you to my new favorite chili con carne
You Need:
| Ground pork | 2 pounds | ||||||||
| Yellow Bell Pepper | 1 | ||||||||
| Orange Bell Pepper | 1 | ||||||||
| Jalapeno | 1 | ||||||||
| Yellow Onion | 1 | ||||||||
| Crushed Tomatoes | 128 oz. | ||||||||
| Oil | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Tomato Paste | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Garlic Powder | 2 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Onion Powder | 2 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Salt | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Sugar | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Black Pepper | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Ground Cumin | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Smoked Paprika | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Dry Thyme | 1 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Chili Powder | 2 1/2 tbsp. | ||||||||
| Beans | 2 cans of your choice | ||||||||
| Chicken broth | 2 cups |
Instructions:
In a large Dutch oven heat the oil and then add the ground pork. Season with salt and black pepper. Brown the meat over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes. While the meat is browning, chop the peppers and onion. Add the vegetables in the pot and sauté for a few minutes until tender (about 4-5 minutes).
Add tomatoes, beans, broth, and all the spices. Bring to a low simmer. Cover it and let it hang out over low heat for at least 30-45 minutes. Ideally you would want to cook it for 1 1/2 + hours. Stir occasionally. Then simmer uncovered until the chili thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and serve with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions for toppings or your favorite ones.
Enjoy!
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