Chili Night: Pork Apple Chili Recipe (Steph)

The annual Schmidt Family Chili Cook-off was a lot of fun the other night.  Though, I don't think there was ever a winner declared...?  Justin, you want to get on that?  Just kidding. We're all winners! (insert cheesy smile here)

I just wanted to share my recipe and would like to encourage everyone else to do the same.

Pork Apple Chili- from The Armitsteads

1 1/2 lbs pork meat
2 large onions
1 large bell pepper
1 large Granny Smith apple
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
2- 14 oz cans diced tomatoes
2- 8 oz cans tomato sauce
2- 15 oz can beans- your choice (I used 1 can black and 1 can white)
1 small can green chilies

Start by dicing your meat, onions, pepper and apple.

 

This is what my mascara looks like whenever I chop onions

 Next brown the meat in some oil.

After the meat has started to brown, add the onion, bell pepper and apple. Cook until onions turn translucent.

 Next, add the chili powder, basil, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon.  Cook for a minute or two more.

Now drain and rinse your beans, and add water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans and green chilies.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes then transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4.

Enjoy!

p.s. I did send a message to Charles, Amber, Justin, Sarah and Colton (via Facebook) with the blog info, so if any/all would like to contribute that would be awesome!