Ingredients for Smokey Slow Cooker Chili
- Cooking Spray
- Pork
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Onions
- Green Bell Peppers
- Garlic Cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 12 oz beer
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- Ground Cumin
- Dried Oregano
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Tomatillos
- 2 bay leaves
- Plum Tomatoes
- No Salt Added Pinto Beans
- Tomato Sauce
- Smoked Ham Hock
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Green Onion
- Queso Fresco
- Lime Wedges
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How to Make Smokey Slow Cooker Chili
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add 1 lb ground pork to the pan.
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring to slightly crumble.
- Drain well and transfer the ground pork to your slow cooker.
- Recoat the pan with cooking spray.
- Add 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, turning occasionally.
- Transfer the pork shoulder to the slow cooker.
- Recoat the pan with cooking spray.
- Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper, chopped.
- Sauté for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 4 cloves garlic, minced.
- Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add 2 tbsp tomato paste.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 12 oz beer.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup beef broth, 1 ham hock (about 1 lb), and 2 bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 5 hours, or on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and ham hock. Discard the bay leaves and shred the ham hock, reserving the meat to add back to the chili.
- Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tbsp brown sugar.
- Ladle about 1 1/3 cups chili into each of 8 bowls.
- Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 tablespoon green onions, 1 tablespoon shredded cheese, and a lime wedge.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
28g
Carbs
7g
