Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.5 lb

dry pinto beans

dry

28 ounce

diced tomatoes

canned with juice

1 unit

green bell pepper

chopped

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

3 cup

onions

coarsely chopped

2 unit

garlic cloves

crushed

0.5 cup

parsley

chopped

0.5 cup

butter

2 lb

beef chuck

coarsely chopped

1 lb

pork shoulder

coarsely chopped

0.33 cup

chili powder

1 tbsp

salt

1.5 tsp

pepper

1.5 tsp

ground cumin

Step 1
~11 min

Rinse the pinto beans and remove any debris.

Step 2
~11 min

Place the beans in a Dutch oven, cover with water, and boil for 2 minutes.

Step 3
~11 min

Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain the water.

Step 4
~11 min

Rinse the beans again and add fresh water to cover them.

Step 5
~11 min

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.

Step 6
~11 min

Stir in the diced tomatoes and their juice and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7
~11 min

In a large skillet, saute the chopped green bell pepper in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.

Step 8
~11 min

Add the coarsely chopped onions and cook until tender, stirring frequently.

Step 9
~11 min

Stir in the crushed garlic and chopped parsley.

Step 10
~11 min

Add the bell pepper mixture to the bean mixture.

Step 11
~11 min

In the same skillet, melt the butter and saute the coarsely chopped beef chuck and pork shoulder until browned. Drain the fat.

Step 12
~11 min

Add the browned meat to the bean mixture, along with the chili powder, salt, pepper, and ground cumin.

Step 13
~11 min

Optionally, add Kahlua liqueur.

Step 14
~11 min

Bring the chili mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat.

Step 15
~11 min

Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

Step 16
~11 min

Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chili reaches the desired consistency. Skim off any excess fat.

Step 17
~11 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preference.

For a smokier flavor, add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.

Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day or two in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

With cornbread

With crackers

With a dollop of sour cream

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Classic American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl parties
Tailgating

Occasion Tags

Game day
Winter
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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