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Three-Bean Beef Pork Chili

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cans 14.5 ounces each diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil to the pot and brown the ground pork until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the beef.
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until spices are fragrant.
  5. Return the browned meats to the pot along with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir to combine well.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add all three types of beans, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.