Shelly's Recipe

CHUNKY CHIPOTLE PORK CHILI

Category: Chili

1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp bottled minced garlic (or 4 cloves minced)
1 tbsp cooking oil
12 oz pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 yellow or red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup beer or beef broth
1/2 cup bottled picante sauce or salsa
1 to 2 tbsp finely chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1 can (15 oz) small red beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley sprigs (optional)

In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil over medium-high heat about 3 minutes or until tender. Toss pork with chili powder and cumin; add to saucepan. Cook and stir until pork is brown. Add bell pepper, beer or beef broth, picante sauce or salsa, and chipotle. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, or until pork is tender. Stir in beans; heat through. Serve with sour cream. If desired, garnish with cilantro or parsley. Serves 4