One-Pot Wonders

Ground Pork, Bacon and Black Bean Chili with Spicy Lime Sour Cream

February  2, 2012
4
4 Ratings
  • Serves eight
Author Notes

This chili recipe is one that is dear to my heart. It has been a family favorite for years and is one of my go-to recipes. If you crave a little more spice to chili, add cayenne to taste. Also, before cooking the chili, measure out all the spices. This will lead to less chaos when the pork is added to the hot pan and the spices are needed quickly. —A Pleasant Little Kitchen

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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 strips of bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper (or two small), diced
  • 1 1 serrano pepper (or jalapeno), seeded and diced
  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 4 tablespoons cumin
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cans of black beans, drained
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn
  • splash of red wine vinegar
Directions
  1. Place the oil, onions and bacon into a large pan and cook over medium heat until the onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Next, add the bell pepper and serrano and cook until peppers are softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Once the vegetables are softened, increase the heat to medium-high and add the pork, salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and optional cayenne. Stir well to incorporate the spices into the meat. Once the spices are fully incorporated and the meat is broken up sufficiently, let it cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour the crushed tomatoes and the beef broth into the meat mixture and stir well. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. After simmering for one hour, add the beans and the corn to the chili. Stir well and heat through for another 10 minutes.
  6. Top with sliced avocado, cheese, sour cream, cilantro and lime juice.
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4 Reviews

elizab November 23, 2019
Where does the spicey lime sour cream come into this recipe. Is there a separate recipe that I am not seeing?
JR February 21, 2018
Could this be made in a crockpot? What would the cooking time be?
JR February 21, 2018
Also, when it says "2 teaspoons cans of black beans....." I'm assuming that means 2 whole cans?? As well as the tomatoes?
elizab November 23, 2019
The same error is made with the tomatoes.