Three-bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili

Chunks of pork tenderloin make this chili especially robust. Spicy peppers further enhance the flavor.

• Contributed by Delma at Catsrecipes Y-Group
• Preparation Time: 35 minutes | Cooking Time: 480 minutes
• Servings: 10 (about 1 cup per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 tbsp chili powder, medium-hot
• 1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped or 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• ½ tsp table salt
• ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 pound lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned tomato purée
• 29 oz canned diced tomatoes, with green pepper, celery and onion, undrained
• 6 oz canned tomato paste

Directions

1. Combine onion, garlic, carrots, chili powder, oregano, chiles, salt and pepper in a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
2. Stir.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Stir again.
5. Cover and cook at high setting for 6 to 8 hours.

Notes

Start the chili at a high setting so the ingredients quickly reach a safe temperature. You can reduce the heat to low after 3 to 4 hours, if you prefer.