Heartwarming Beef & Pork Chili

Name: Heartwarming Beef & Pork Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Chilies, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1-1/2 to 2 cups water; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 envelope chili seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions and/or hot pepper slices, optional

Loaded with both beef and pork, this chili is extra meaty. I keep it mild so it's easy on sensitive stomachs and for children who can't handle hot spices.—Christine Panzarella, Buena Park, California

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1-1/2 to 2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope chili seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions and/or hot pepper slices, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, pork, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
Add the water, tomato sauce, beans, tomatoes, chili seasoning and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Serve with cheese, sour cream, green onions and/or hot peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 237 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Heartwarming Chili in Quick Cooking January/February 2001

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gunslinger

Aug 18, 2014

Very good, great for someone who loves a really meaty chili. The addition of the ground pork gives it a little different flavor that we enjoyed.For those who like it spicier, hot sausage would be a good substitute for the ground pork.
StarGazer214

Jan 18, 2014

I've been cooking this recipe for years and the men of the house absolutely LOVE it!! Me too :) Thanks so much Mrs. P!
amygerman15

Dec 7, 2013

My family sorta liked it.
bluebirdjohnson7

Nov 9, 2010

I made this in my Crock Pot! I didn't even brown the meat first. I just put it all in together and cooked it on high for about 4 hours. It was a little soupy so I added rice and cheese. It was awesome!
bluebirdjohnson7

Nov 8, 2010

We love this chili! I have even substituted the pinto beans with a can of baked beans, which made it even sweeter, which we loved! Often, I use turkey sausage for the pork or more ground beef. It is always great.
rfdw

Jan 29, 2009

Excellent, easy recipe for chili. My husband always says it tastes as good as chili that's cooked all day.