Pork and White Bean Chili

By Chef_Boy_R_Dean

Ingredients

• 2 TBS olive oil, divided
• 1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes.
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 TBS chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp Ancho Chili Pepper spice (McCormick)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano leaves
• 2 cans (15 1/2 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
• 2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 TBS fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 TBS of the oil in a large skillet on medium high heat; add 1/2 of the pork, brown on all sides.
Remove pork and repeat with remaining pork, adding additional 1 TBS oil as needed.
Stir onions into skillet and cook 4 minutes or until tender.
Add seasonings and cook and stir 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add pork, beans and broth; mix well.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes or until pork is tender, stirring occasionally.
Mix avocado, cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl.
Serve chili topped with avocado mixture.