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Diet-Pork Chili May 16, 2007

Filed under: pork, pork chili — aaidjs @ 9:17 am

Chunky Chipotle Pork Chili

Serves 4

Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
12 ounces well-trimmed pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 yellow or red sweet pepper, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup beer or beef broth
1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
1 16-ounce can red or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup light dairy sour cream
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook about 3 minutes or till tender. Toss pork with chili powder and cumin; add to saucepan. Cook and stir till pork is browned, about 3 minutes. Add sweet pepper, beer or beef broth, picante sauce or salsa, and chipotle chilies; bring to boiling. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or till pork is just tender. Add beans; heat through. Ladle into bowls; top with sour cream and cilantro. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings