Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound Mexican chorizo, casing removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy-Medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground pork and chorizo over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.
- Stir in the water and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sodium: 1000mg
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful chili with a balance of spices
- Tender pork and chorizo with a slight smoky flavor
- Heartwarming and hearty, perfect for a cold winter day
User Comments:
- "This chili is amazing! It's flavorful and has just the right amount of heat."
- "The combination of pork and chorizo gives this chili a unique and delicious flavor."
- "Easy to make and a great way to use up leftover black beans."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To reduce the spice level, adjust the amount of chili powder or omit it altogether.
- Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips for dipping.
- For a meatless alternative, substitute ground beef for the pork.
