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Spicy Pork and Black Bean Chili Recipe

Spicy Pork and Black Bean Chili Category Spicy Recipes 
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1 pound Black Beans

1 1/2 pounds Boneless lean pork -- cubed

5 each Garlic Cloves -- minced

1 tablespoon Paprika

2 teaspoons Cumin -- ground

1 can Tomatoes -- chopped 28 oz

2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar

1/3 cup Parsley or Coriander -- chop

Black Pepper -- freshly ground 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

2 each Onions, large -- chopped

4 teaspoons Chili Powder -- (or more)

2 teaspoons Oregano -- dried

1/2 teaspoon Chili Pepper Flakes

2 cups Chicken Stock

3 each Green Peppers -- diced

Salt

In a large pot, cover beans with water and bring to boil; cook for 2 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour. Drain liquid and cover with 8 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain and reserve. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan on high heat and brown meat cubes on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside. Add onions and garlic to pan; cook on medium heat until tender about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin and chili pepper flakes; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Return meat to pan along with tomatoes, including juice, stock and vinegar. Bring to boil, let simmer, partly covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Add beans and peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 15 minutes more or until peppers are tender. Add chopped parsley or chopped coriander.

 
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