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A bowl of chili topped with sour cream, onions, and cheese.

Chili con Tres Carne

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb. pork chops cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can chili beans
  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, with their juice
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 c. beef broth
  • 6 oz. beer anything but light beer
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • salt and pepper

For the topping:

  • 1/2 c. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot fry the bacon pieces over medium heat until the begin to brown.
  • Add in the pork chop cubes and saute until they are no longer pink.
  • Add in the ground beef, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and cook until the beef is browned
  • Move the meat to the outer edges of the stockpot and add the onion, green chilies, bell pepper, and garlic to the center of the stockpot. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until they have softened.
  • Add the kidney beans, black chili beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, beer, and cocoa powder to the stockpot. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Taste the chili and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Notes

A Hezzi-D original recipe