Ground Pork Chili with Hatch Green Chiles
Hearty ground pork chili simmered with hatch green chiles, kidney beans, and warm spices. Diced carrots and onions build depth while chipotle and chili powder add layers of heat. Simmer 20-30 minutes for a weeknight dinner that's ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoons hatch green chilescanned diced green chiles1:1vegetable
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- 1 28 ounce can peeled tomatoes
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1 tablespoon oil, avocado
Instructions
- 1
Warm oil in a pot on medium heat for 2 minutes
- 2
Add diced onion, carrots, garlic, and ground pork; cook until pork is browned
- 3
Add hatch green chiles, peeled tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chipotle chile powder
- 4
Cover and bring to a boil
- 5
Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes
- 6
Top with cheddar, scallions, sour cream, or desired toppings
Tips
Adjust hatch green chiles quantity based on desired heat level
Use avocado oil for higher smoke point, or substitute with another neutral oil
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months
Prepare through step 3 up to 1 day ahead; simmer when ready to serve
Serve hot with desired toppings: cheddar cheese, scallions, sour cream, or cornbread
Common Mistakes
Do not skip browning the pork to avoid flat flavor and greasy texture
Do not omit the simmer step to avoid undercooked vegetables and unblended spices
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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