Chinese Chili Recipe

Name: Chinese Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds pork shoulder, cubed; 1 pound boneless beef round steak, cubed; 2 large green bell peppers, chopped; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 small stalks celery, diced; 4 cups beef broth; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 8 sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 pounds pork shoulder, cubed
1 pound boneless beef round steak, cubed
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
2 small stalks celery, diced
4 cups beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
8 sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup fresh bean sprouts

1
Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large soup pot, and brown the pork and beef, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Mix in the green bell peppers, onions, and celery. Cook until the vegetables have given up their juice; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in beef broth, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, black pepper, and chili powder.
2
Mix the soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth, and pour it into the soup. Stir until the soup thickens, about 1 minute; cover the chili, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until the meat is very tender and the flavors have blended, about 2 hours; about 5 minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms and bean sprouts.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 2 pounds pork shoulder, cubed, 1 pound boneless beef round steak, cubed, 2 large green bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chinese 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.

Chinese Chili

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