Best 7 Pork And Pinto Bean Chili Recipes

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Pork and pinto bean chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This classic chili recipe is made with ground pork, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and a variety of spices. The chili is simmered until the pork is cooked through and the beans are tender. It is then served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

This article provides three different recipes for pork and pinto bean chili. The first recipe is a classic chili recipe that is made with ground pork, pinto beans, and a variety of spices. The second recipe is a slow-cooker chili that is perfect for busy weeknights. The third recipe is a white chili that is made with ground pork, cannellini beans, and a variety of spices. All three recipes are delicious and easy to make.

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MEXICAN PORK & PINTO BEANS



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We've lived in Arizona for decades, so Mexican-style cooking has become the same as "Arizona-style cooking" for us. Nothing tastes better than chili-spiced pork with tortillas. -Anne Fatout, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bone-in pork loin roast (3 pounds), trimmed
1 package (16 ounces) dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
Pepper to taste
5 medium carrots, sliced
4 celery ribs, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 small zucchini, sliced
Flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine the first eight ingredients; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3 to 4 hours or until meat and beans are tender., Remove pork; cool slightly. Stir carrots, celery and tomatoes into bean mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add zucchini; cook 8-10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, remove pork from bone; discard bone. Cut pork into bite-size pieces; return to pot and heat through. Serve with tortillas., Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK AND PINTO BEAN CHILI



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Achiote paste can be found in specialty-food stores and Mexican markets. This recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dried pinto beans
3 poblano chiles
3/4 pound boneless pork loin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons achiote paste
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
3 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Soak pinto beans in 4 cups water overnight. Drain in a colander, and set aside.
  • Heat a grill, or turn on the broiler. Roast poblanos, turning, until completely charred, 5 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit 10 minutes. Using your hands, rub off most of charred skin, rinsing hands frequently under cold running water. Slice poblanos in half, and remove seeds. Finely chop them.
  • Place pork in a medium bowl, and crumble achiote paste over top. Using your hands, rub paste into pork.
  • Place a saucepan over high heat. When hot, coat with cooking spray. Add pork. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and garlic; cover. Cook, stirring, until onions have softened, about 6 minutes. Add cumin, bay leaf, and chiles; cook until mixture begins to stick to bottom of pan, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar, and cook, stirring, 30 seconds more.
  • Add chicken stock, pinto beans, and pork. Bring to a simmer, and cover. Cook 1 hour. Divide among four bowls, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 g

PINTO BEAN CHILI



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Cumin and chili powder season this traditional chili from Sandy Dilatush of Denver, Colorado. Quesadillas on the side make this Southwestern soup a meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried pinto beans
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
CHILI CHEESE QUESADILLAS:
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for quesadillas, spread about 1 tablespoon of chilies on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese; fold in half. In a large skillet, cook tortillas in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until lightly browned on each side, adding more oil as needed. Cut each in half. Serve with chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 1373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 18g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

PORK AND PINTO BEANS



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"I first tasted this dish at an office potluck, and now I serve it often when company comes," says Darlene Brenden, a Salem, Oregon field editor. "I set out an array of toppings and let everyone fix their own taco salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds), halved
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
5 medium carrots, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/2 cups water
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash pepper
Tortilla chips or tortillas
Optional toppings: Chopped green onions, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and/or shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Soak beans according to the package directions., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, carrots, celery, water, chiles, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper. Pour over roast. Cover and cook on high 3 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook until beans are tender, 5 hours longer., Remove meat, shred with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. With a slotted spoon, serve meat mixture over corn chips or in tortillas with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

PORK N' BEANS CHILI



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Make and share this Pork N' Beans Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by trinabrucker

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs hamburger
1 (42 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (12 ounce) can no-bean chili
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion salt

Steps:

  • Brown the hamburger and drain the grease.
  • Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 1-2 hours uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.5, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 115.5, Sodium 1596.8, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 41

BOLD BEAN AND PORK CHILI



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This tempting chili is big on flavor and really very simple to prepare. Sometimes on a Sunday, I'll get a good start on it-up to where it's time to add the beans. Then the next day, I'll take it out of the fridge and finish it off in just a few minutes. Viola-dinner is quickly served! -Natercia Yailaian Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 to 2/3 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons dried oregano
2 to 3 tablespoons ground cumin
4-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown pork in oil; drain. Add onions; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until meat is tender, stirring several times., Skim fat; stir in beans. Simmer 15-30 minutes longer or until chili reaches desired thickness. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PRESSURE-COOKER PORK AND PINTO-BEAN CHILI



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Keep this hearty Southwestern favorite in mind when you're expecting company, hosting a Super Bowl party, or just craving comfort food. Serve the smoky chili with cornbread or tortillas, diced white onion, pickled jalapenos, and sliced avocado. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 poblano chiles
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 dried bay leaves
3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
7 or 8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock or store-bought
2 cups dried pinto beans

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Roast poblanos under broiler, turning, until completely charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit 10 minutes. Using your hands, rub off most of charred skin, rinsing hands frequently under cold running water. Slice poblanos in half, and remove ribs and seeds. Finely chop chiles.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 6- to 8-quart stovetop pressure cooker over medium-high, or in an electric pressure cooker set to saute. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add half the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining pork; transfer to plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the onions, and garlic to pressure cooker, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and poblanos, and cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute. Add vinegar, stock (8 cups for stovetop; 7 cups for electric), beans, reserved pork along with any accumulated juices, and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring up the browned bits, and bring to a boil.
  • Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook for 26 minutes. Remove from heat, quickly release pressure (loosely cover vent with a clean kitchen towel), then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 31 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, quickly release pressure (loosely cover vent with a clean kitchen towel), then remove lid.
  • Let pork and beans stand, uncovered, for 30 minutes in liquid. (Discard bay leaves.) Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Tips:

  • Use dried beans: Dried beans are more flavorful and economical than canned beans. Be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Brown the meat: Browning the meat adds flavor and depth to the chili. Be sure to drain off any excess fat.
  • Use a variety of spices: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different spices. Some popular options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to chili. Common vegetables used in chili include onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
  • Simmer for a long time: Chili is a dish that benefits from long, slow cooking. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Conclusion:

Pork and pinto bean chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious pot of chili that your family and friends will love.

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