Chinese Three-Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Chinese Three-Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound pork loin, rinsed, fat trimmed, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and pale green parts only; reserve green tops for garnish, if desired); 3 fresh serrano or other hot green chilies (about 3 oz. total), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons salted fermented black beans, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound pork loin, rinsed, fat trimmed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and pale green parts only; reserve green tops for garnish, if desired)
3 fresh serrano or other hot green chilies (about 3 oz. total), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons salted fermented black beans, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes

1
In a bowl, mix cornstarch, chili powder, five spice, and salt. Add pork and mix to coat.
2
Pour oil into a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add pork mixture and stir often until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer pork to bowl. Add green onions, chilies, garlic, fermented black beans, and ginger to pan. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Return pork to pan and add 1 cup water, kidney beans, pinto beans, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat, cover, and simmer (do not let boil), stirring occasionally, until pork is tender when pierced, about 25 minutes.
4
Ladle into bowls and top with sliced green onion tops, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chinese Three-Bean 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 Three-Bean Chili

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