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Bowl of ground pork chili with tortilla strips

Ground Pork Chili

Ground Pork Chili is the perfect hearty pork chili for an easy family meal or tailgating season that pairs well with homemade tortilla strip chips.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 761 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork lean or regular
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 30 ounce cans tomatoes crushed
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained
  • 15 ounce can corn drained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa medium to hot (based on preference)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 10 corn tortillas 6 inch tortillas cut into thin strips
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 fresh limes sliced
  • 1 sprig fresh cilantro finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
  • Cut tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches in the hot oil until crisp.
  • Remove strips from the pan and allow them to drain on a paper towel.
  • Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, adding more oil as needed, then set aside.
  • In a large soup pan, cook chopped onions and ground pork until brown.
  • Fold in spices and mix well.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, corn, broth, and salsa and stir well. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon soup into bowls; squeeze limes and sprinkle fresh cilantro for extra taste.
  • Top with tortilla chips or serve on the size.
Keyword chili