Lean Pork Chili

This hearty chili takes very little time to put together.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, coarsely ground
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup diced onion
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan over medium high heat. Sauté pork, garlic, onion and green pepper for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in seasonings, tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

*May use a lean coarse ground pork.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 281 Protein 30 grams Fat 9 grams Sodium 709 milligrams Cholesterol 66 milligrams.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.