Chunky Chipotle Pork Chili

Name: Chunky Chipotle Pork Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup salsa; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 cups shredded cooked pork; 1/4 cup sour cream; Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

My leftover pulled pork chili recipe is a busy cook's dream. Make it ahead and reheat later—it's even better the second day. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups shredded cooked pork
1/4 cup sour cream
Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the green pepper, onion and chipotle pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Add the beans, broth, salsa, cumin and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add pork; heat through. Serve with sour cream.
Freeze option: Cool chili and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator. Transfer to a large saucepan; heat through, adding water to thin if desired. Serve with sour cream and jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 340 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 834mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Chipotle Chunky Pork Chili in Taste of Home April/May 2009

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shannondobos

Feb 27, 2019

What a great way to use up leftover shredded pork, and a great way to make chili that isn't my usual beef version. I made it exactly as written, and my husband and I loved it. The heat was a little too much for the kids, but they still ate it.
lshaw

Jan 25, 2019

This came together SO quickly on a work night! My husband and 2 sons gave it a thumb's up. The problem is there was not near enough of it for the 4 of us using the recipe as written. Not everyone got a second helping, so next time I will double the proportions. I happened to find a jar of chipotle-flavored salsa on my kitchen carousel so I killed 2 birds with 1 stone. I used a container of Kroger Pork Carnitas that is pre-cooked. I added some cayenne pepper for the guys and I had some chopped red onion and shredded Mexican cheese mixture available as condiments. Will repeat--a nice change from regular chili.
justmbeth

Oct 17, 2017

I loved this chili! It is more of a hearty chili. Very flavorful and comes together quickly on a cold weekday night. We added an extra 1/2 cup of broth but could have easily added another cup. My husband like to serve his chili over rice so the meatiness worked out well. Spice level was good with the 1 decent size pepper.
HBcook

May 3, 2017

I made this for 2 of us and it only made enough for 3 for dinners. Very good and had a good kick from the spices and chipotles. It didn't have enough liquid but you can add. Per the photo...didn't look anything alike. It says 'chop' not chunks in the directions.
fezie

Oct 16, 2014

I tried to really rate this but was unable to do so--too hot to be comfortable to eat
ahmom

Jan 1, 2013

WONDERFUL!!!
ahmom

Jan 1, 2013

WONDERFUL!! It put this in the crock pot.
sdipiazza

Feb 5, 2012

Had this for dinner tonight. It was delicious. I didn't have leftover pork so used pork cubed steak, cut into small pieces. I dredged the pieces in flour and browned the meat before adding to the rest of the ingredients. I had 12 oz of meat which seemed like a lot so I added the whole can of beef broth and a can of black beans. Added cilantro and shredded cheese instead of sour cream. I could have eaten the whole pot myself.
SarahFeldner

Feb 1, 2012

This looks awesome!
cccosey

Nov 4, 2011

Just finished off the pot..amazing! You might want to double this recipe! We added a few more chipotle peppers since our family likes it hot!