Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili

Name: Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 cups frozen corn; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cups beef broth; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

This hearty and flavorful crock pot pork chili is a set-it-and-forget-it weeknight hero.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups beef broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook pork in oil over medium-high heat until browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer pork and drippings to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, onion, broth, chiles, chili powder, garlic, salt, cayenne and pepper.
Cover and cook on low until pork is tender, 6-7 hours. Stir in cilantro. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 395 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 39g protein.

Tender pork adds extra heartiness to this slow-cooked chili. You can use pork tenderloin, boneless pork roast or boneless pork chops for the pork called for in the recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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