Cuban Black Bean Chili - Pork or Beef

By á-178825

8 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 T EVOO
• 2 lbs boneless pork loin chops, diced or lean ground beef
• 2 c chopped onion
• 1 c chopped green bell pepper (can add chopped jalapeños for more spice)
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T ground cumin
• 2 T chili powder
• 1 T red wine vinegar
• 2 t dried oregano
• 2 t dried basil leaves
• 1 T garlic powder
• Juice of 3 limes or 6 T frozen
• Red hot sauce to taste
• 3 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed & drained
• 2 (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 Lg can (28-32 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) reduced sodium chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

In Dutch oven, heat oil over med high heat. Add pork or beef; cook until browned about 8-10 min. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano & basil; cook stirring often about 5 min.

Reserve 1 c black beans. Add remaining beans, tomatoes & broth to chili. Add red wine vinegar, lime juice & hot sauce; reduce heat & simmer stirring occasionally 20 min. In med bowl, mash reserved black beans; stir into chili. Cook until heated through about 5 min.