Smoky Pork Chili
Servings: 4
Total Time: 3 hours
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 TBSP smoked paprika
1 TBSP ground cumin
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds roma tomatoes, chopped
1 cup dried pinto beans, thoroughly rinsed
3 cups water
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
shredded cheese
sour cream
diced onion
diced avocado
sliced jalapeno
Directions
1. Add the pork, onion, smoked paprika, cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, while breaking up the pork, until browned, about 6 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and tomatoes to the pot and cook, occasionally breaking up the tomatoes, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the pinto beans and water. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any stuck on bits off the bottom of the pan then bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and the chili has thickened, about 2 1/2 hours.
5. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.
2. Add the garlic and tomatoes to the pot and cook, occasionally breaking up the tomatoes, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the pinto beans and water. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any stuck on bits off the bottom of the pan then bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and the chili has thickened, about 2 1/2 hours.
5. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.
Spicy and Delicious
Try adding in a can of red kidney beans, it makes this great recipe even greater!