Cooler temps mean that it’s time for me to bust out the comfort food recipes . . . this chili is not only hearty, but super healthy! And using pork switches it up from your usual pork recipe!
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Spicy Pork Chili
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork (could also use beef or turkey)
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper. chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cans (14½ ounces each) diced tomatoes with liquid
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- ¾ cup water
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Dash hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, brown pork and onions until pork is no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in the garlic, peppers and celery; cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat down to low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Recipe source: Taste of Home
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