Mike's Kids Chili Bowl Recipe

Name: Mike's Kids Chili Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless Pork [fully fried, drained & chopped]; 1 lb Ground Beef [fully fried & drained]; 1 can 14 oz Red Beans [drained]; 2 can 14 oz Pinto Beans [drained]; 1 can 14 oz Diced Tomatoes; 2 can 14 oz Beef Broth [as needed]; 1 can 6 oz Tomatoe Paste; 1 can 4 oz Green Chiles; 2 envelope 1.25 oz McCormick Hot Chili Seasonings [use 1 1/2 packets]; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar [packed]; 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme; 2 tbsp Tabasco; 1/2 tsp Cumin; 2 cup White Chopped Onions; 1/2 cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper; 1 tbsp Fresh Minced Garlic; 1 cup Chopped Fresh Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Chili Powder

Servings: persons

1 lb Boneless Pork [fully fried, drained & chopped]
1 lb Ground Beef [fully fried & drained]
1 can 14 oz Red Beans [drained]
2 can 14 oz Pinto Beans [drained]
1 can 14 oz Diced Tomatoes
2 can 14 oz Beef Broth [as needed]
1 can 6 oz Tomatoe Paste
1 can 4 oz Green Chiles
2 envelope 1.25 oz McCormick Hot Chili Seasonings [use 1 1/2 packets]
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Brown Sugar [packed]
1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
2 tbsp Tabasco
1/2 tsp Cumin
2 cup White Chopped Onions
1/2 cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper
1 tbsp Fresh Minced Garlic
1 cup Chopped Fresh Tomatoes
1 tbsp Chili Powder

1
Fry your meats in oil until fully cooked.
2
Dash pork with salt and pepper as desired.
3
Drain both on paper towels once fully cooked.
4
Chop your pork into small pieces.
5
Chop all your vegetables into small pieces.
6
Throw everything - including spices - in the pot and simmer on medium.
7
Stir regularly until your pork is soft.
8
Usually about an hour and a half.
9
Add only 1 can beef broth and then, add the other as you desire for your chili's thickness or, thinness.
10
Just prior to serving, taste test your chili.
11
Knowing that seasonings will diminish with long simmer times - the girls lastly added 1 tablespoon of Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and additional Tabasco.
12
But, that's entirely up to you!
13
Consider adding a handful of shreadded cheese and stir it in just before serving.
14
Serve with any one of these delicious sides.
15
Corn bread, bread, Frito Corn Chips, shreadded cheese, sour cream, avacados and their favorite hot sauce.
16
Enjoy!

1097

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Boneless Pork [fully fried, drained & chopped], 1 lb Ground Beef [fully fried & drained], 1 can 14 oz Red Beans [drained], 2 can 14 oz Pinto Beans [drained], and more.

Yes, Mike's Kids Chili Bowl 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!

Mike's Kids Chili Bowl

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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