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Beef and Pork Chili (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Unique and delicious chili that uses simple ingredients that come together in a magical way. This chili is so good you don't need toppings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 511kcal
Author: Louise

Equipment

  • Ninja Possible Cooker Pro or Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Seasoning Blend for Chili

  • 3 Tablespoons paprika Spanish sweet
  • 3 Tablespoons cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon fine grind sea salt or kosher salt

Chili Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1½ pounds ground pork 85/15
  • 2 teaspoons kosher or fine grind sea salt
  • 2 teaaspoons black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 12 ounces apple beer or 4 ounces of apple juice plus 8 ounces of water or beef broth.
  • 56 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 30 ounces dark kidney beans, drained-not rinsed
  • 1 jalapeño peppers sliced with seeds
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat the Possible Pro Cooker on high sear/sauté and when preheated add the ground beef and ground pork. Sear the ground meat, breaking it up with a spatula.
    If your slow cooker doesn't have the option to sear/sauté, brown the meat in a skillet on the stove.
    1½ pounds ground beef, 1½ pounds ground pork
  • Add the salt and pepper and cook the ground meat until it is about 60% cooked.
    2 teaspoons kosher or fine grind sea salt, 2 teaaspoons black pepper
  • Add the beef broth, apple beer, crushed tomatoes, and drained (not rinsed) kidney beans. Stir to combine.
    1 cup beef broth, 12 ounces apple beer, 56 ounces crushed tomatoes, 30 ounces dark kidney beans, drained-not rinsed
  • Add the sliced jalapeño, seasoning blend and the chocolate. Stir and put the lid on the slow cooker or Possible Cooker Pro.
    3 Tablespoons paprika, 3 Tablespoons cumin, 2 Tablespoons chili powder, 1 Tablespoon fine grind sea salt or kosher salt, 1 jalapeño peppers, 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • Set the slow cooker or Possible Cooker Pro to low slow cook for 8 hours or high slow cook for 3-4 hours. Stir before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Suggested Cooking Times for Various Appliances

  • Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro: High for 3-4 hours or Low Slow Cook for 8 hours.
  • Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper: High Slow Cook for 4 hours or Low Slow Cook for 6-8 hours.
  • Any Crockpot or Slow Cooker: High for 4 hours or Low Slow Cook for 8 hours
  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven: Simmer for 2 hours on medium-low heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 1173mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1582IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 8mg