Lela's Pork Chili

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An authentic Colorado family chili recipe I grew up eating. Everyone who eats my chili wants my mom's recipe. A flavorful tender pork chili simmered to bring out the flavor. Enjoy the chili with flour tortillas and fried potatoes. Or pour over chicken enchiladas, beef enchiladas, burritos, or tamales. Chili is always better the next day; I like to make this chili the night before so the flavors blend together.

Submitted by Lela
Published on January 28, 2012
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • ¼ cup canola oil

  • 2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock, divided

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ¼ cup cold water

Directions

  1. Place flour in a paper bag. Add pork and shake to coat.

  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add pork and fry until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Add 1/2 of the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil for 15 to 20 minutes.

  4. Blend diced tomatoes in a blender. Add to the pot along with remaining chicken stock, green chile and jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

  5. Serve immediately or, if chili needs to be thicker, blend water and cornstarch in a bowl. Bring chili to a boil, and whisk in cornstarch mixture. Reduce heat and let chili thicken for a few minutes before serving.

Cook's Note:

You can use 6 green roasted chile peppers (peeled and diced) instead of the canned green chiles and jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

394 Calories
30g Fat
14g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 394
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 3233mg 141%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 445mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.