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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; brown beef about 6-8 minutes, breaking up with a spoon. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Add remaining oil; brown pork about 6-8 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to beef bowl.
  3. Cook onion in same pot about 5 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Return meats; stir in tomatoes, paste, and broth.
  6. Boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add all three beans, salt, pepper, and sugar; simmer 30 more minutes.
  8. Adjust seasoning; serve hot with preferred toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and green onions.