Pork, Beans & Beer Chili Recipe

Name: Pork, Beans & Beer Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 large onion, diced; 2 bell peppers, red, yellow or green, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced chipotles in adobo sauce, or 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably Mexican; 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed; 1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, juice reserved, tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Chopped scallion greens, or fresh cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 large onion, diced
2 bell peppers, red, yellow or green, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced chipotles in adobo sauce, or 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably Mexican
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
1 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, juice reserved, tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
Chopped scallion greens, or fresh cilantro for garnish

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1. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and add half of it to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate lined with paper towels; repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil and the remaining meat.
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2. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; heat until hot. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, cumin, chipotle (or jalapenos), and oregano. Cook the mixture, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Slowly stir in beer, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
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3. Stir in beans, tomatoes and their liquid, and the reserved pork; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 30 minutes. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with scallion greens or cilantro and serve.

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* 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: 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Pork, Beans & Beer 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.

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Pork, Beans & Beer Chili

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