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Slow Cooker Pork Chili

Slow Cooker Pork Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy days. This easy recipe combines tender pork with bold chili flavors, creating a comforting meal with minimal effort.
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 29 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounces mild chili beans undrained
  • 15 ounces hot chili beans undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground pork and onion, breaking it up with a spatula or a meat chopper. Cook until it's browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground pork, 1 medium onion
  • Add the browned pork, sautéed onions, diced tomatoes, mild and hot chili beans, tomato paste, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
    29 ounces diced tomatoes, 15 ounces mild chili beans, 15 ounces hot chili beans, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, Salt and pepper
  • Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
  • Add the lime juice, and taste the chili before serving. Adjust any seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
    1 tablespoon lime juice

Equipment

6 Quart Crock Pot
Cast Iron Skillet
Ground Meat Chopper
Ground Meat Chopper

Notes

  • Let the chili cook on low for at least 6-8 hours to allow the flavors to really meld together. You can also cook it longer if needed, as the slow cooker will keep everything at the perfect temperature without overcooking the meat.
  • This recipe tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make this in advance.
  • For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.