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Smoky Pumpkin and Pork Chili
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT55M40 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups green salsa of your choice
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree or 2 cups fresh roasted pumpkin (peeled, seeded and mashed)
- 2 cans white beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Plain Greek yogurt for garnish (optional)
- 12.78g oil
- 453.59g pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 236.59ml chicken broth
- 473.18ml green salsa of your choice
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree or 2 cups fresh roasted pumpkin (peeled, seeded and mashed)
- 2 cans white beans of your choice, drained and rinsed
- 4.26g cumin
- 2.13g chipotle chili powder (or to taste)
- 2.13g salt
- 78.86ml chopped fresh cilantro
- 25.56g fresh lime juice
- Plain Greek yogurt for garnish (optional)
When the season calls for pumpkin, who are we to resist? This chili has smoky spice from chipotle and is easy enough for a weeknight. Canned or fresh pumpkin puree work great.
Preparation
STEP 1
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil and heat until shimmering. Add pork cubes and season lightly with salt and pepper. Brown very well on all sides.
STEP 2
Add onion and cook until tender. Add garlic and stir-fry about one minute.
STEP 3
Add broth, salsa, pumpkin, beans, cumin, chipotle powder and salt.
STEP 4
Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes to blend flavors.
STEP 5
Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Pour into bowls and top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, if desired.