Smoking Hot Chili Recipe

Name: Smoking Hot Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb bacon, diced; 3 medium onions, diced; 1 12 lbs pork loin; 1 12 lbs sirloin tip steaks; 1 12 lbs ground chuck (chili grind); 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon oregano; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; salt and pepper, to taste; hot sauce (like Blair's); 2 cups pinto beans (optional); cheese, shredded (optional)

Servings: persons

12 lb bacon, diced
3 medium onions, diced
1 12 lbs pork loin
1 12 lbs sirloin tip steaks
1 12 lbs ground chuck (chili grind)
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can beer
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
hot sauce (like Blair's)
2 cups pinto beans (optional)
cheese, shredded (optional)

1
In a skillet, fry bacon until brown.
2
Drain and place in the slow cooker.
3
Remove all but a small amount of fat from skillet and saute onions until slightly brown.
4
Place onions in slow cooker.
5
Cut pork loin and sirloin tip into 1/4-inch dice and brown with ground chuck in skillet.
6
Drain off fat and add meat to slow cooker.
7
Add remaining ingredients except cheese.
8
If you choose to use dried pinto beans, soak in water overnight, discard water, add beans to slow cooker and stir.
9
Set cooker on Low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
10
Meat should be very tender.
11
Taste and adjust seasonings.
12
If desired, sprinkle with cheese before serving.

7827

kcal

Calories

582

Fat

Carbs

535

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb bacon, diced, 3 medium onions, diced, 1 12 lbs pork loin, 1 12 lbs sirloin tip steaks, and more.

Yes, Smoking Hot 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!

Smoking Hot Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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