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Servings: 6
Calories: 377kcal
Tomatillo and Pork Chili
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1/2 tablespoon olive or [avocado oil]
- 1 medium onion - diced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper - chopped optional
- 3 cups chopped tomatillos about 3 to 4
- 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 to 3
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 cups [black beans]
- juice of a lime
Instructions
- Prepare: Chop the onions, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, tomatillos and tomatoes and set them aside
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the ground pork. Reduce the heat to low heat and cook until the pork is almost cooked through. Add the onions and garlic, cook for a few minutes longer.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder, 1 jalapeno pepper - chopped, 3 cups chopped tomatillos, 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
- Cover and simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes. Remove the cover and stir in the beans. Simmer on low until beans are heated through.
- Just before serving, add the juice of one lime and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Canned diced tomatoes can be used in place of fresh tomatoes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 947mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1054IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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