Amarillo Chili Recipe

Name: Amarillo Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch pieces; 2 onions; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 lb pork shoulder, coarse grind; 1 lb beef round steak, 1/2-inch strips; 1/2 lb beef chuck, coarse grind; 1 cup green chili, whole; 1 tablespoon hot red chili pepper, ground; 2 tablespoons mild red chili peppers, ground; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, pref. Mexican; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 12 ounces tomato paste; 3 cups water; 16 ounces pinto beans

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch pieces
2 onions
1 garlic clove
1/2 lb pork shoulder, coarse grind
1 lb beef round steak, 1/2-inch strips
1/2 lb beef chuck, coarse grind
1 cup green chili, whole
1 tablespoon hot red chili pepper, ground
2 tablespoons mild red chili peppers, ground
1 teaspoon dried oregano, pref. Mexican
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
12 ounces tomato paste
3 cups water
16 ounces pinto beans

1
Fry bacon in a large, deep heavy pot over medium heat.
2
When the bacon has rendered most of its fat, remove the pieces with a slotted spoon, drain on paper toweling and reserve.
3
Add the onions and garlic to the bacon fat and cook until the onions are translucent.
4
Add the pork and beef to the pot.
5
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
6
Stir in the remaining ingredients except the beans and the bacon.
7
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
8
Stir occasionally.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings.
10
Stir in the beans and the bacon, and simmer for 1/2 hour longer.
11
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch pieces, 2 onions, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 lb pork shoulder, coarse grind, and more.

Yes, Amarillo Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amarillo Chili

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