Larry's Kick-In-The-Pants Chili Recipe

Name: Larry's Kick-In-The-Pants Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon, finely chopped; 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs boneless pork butt; 4 lbs boneless beef chuck; 3 ½ cups beer; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup cold water; ½ cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 ½ tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon salt; ⅔ cup chili powder (pure red, no additives); 2 ½ tablespoons ground red pepper; 2 tablespoons oregano (preferably mexican); ¼ cup lime juice

Servings: persons

8 ounces bacon, finely chopped
2 cups onions, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs boneless pork butt
4 lbs boneless beef chuck
3 ½ cups beer
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cold water
½ cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 ½ tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt
⅔ cup chili powder (pure red, no additives)
2 ½ tablespoons ground red pepper
2 tablespoons oregano (preferably mexican)
¼ cup lime juice

1
Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
2
Add onions and cook until tender.
3
Transfer bacon/onion mixture to a large 6-8 quart pot.
4
Cut beef and pork into 1/2 inch cubes.
5
Heat oil in skillet.
6
Brown beef and pork in batches.
7
Add beef and pork to pot with bacon/onion mixture.
8
Add remaining ingredients except lime juice to pot.
9
Over high heat, bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 2 - 2 1/2 hours until tender, stirring occasionally and skimming off fat.
11
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
12
Serve with warm, soft tortillas.

2163

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

204

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 ounces bacon, finely chopped, 2 cups onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 lbs boneless pork butt, and more.

Yes, Larry's Kick-In-The-Pants 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Larry's Kick-In-The-Pants Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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