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    Home » Blog posts by Rosanna ETC » Food

    Pork Chilli Con Carne

    Published: Feb 26, 2021 · Modified: Jul 27, 2022 by Rosanna Stevens · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    This Pork Chilli Con Carne is a rich, juicy gamechanger with a warmth that will take you straight to the Caribbean.

    When I first made this pork chilli con carne I had been in Belize for a month, during which time I had eaten so much incredible Belizean food and really gotten to grips with the flavour profiles. After the incredibly warm and friendly people, the food in Belize was my second favourite thing. It is INSANELY good. The flavours and the beautiful weather are a winning combo and I loved discovering their dishes so much. Whenever I travel anywhere, one of the things I enjoy the most is learning how to make certain meals myself, figuring out what goes into them, speaking to locals and creating my own version that I can then make back at home. It makes the experience live on because smell and taste have such strong nostalgic potential. This pork chilli con carne that I made in Belize has been something I've recreated again and again.

    Anyway, back to Belize. Chicken and pork are the most common meats available where I was staying in Placencia so I generally cook with them the most. But travelling to this new country and tasting Belizean food produce will always be a bit of an experiment and I had no idea what the mince would be like! I got some to try and...it was incredible. I decided to make pork chilli with this quick and easy recipe and my gosh it was so juicy and flavourful been though I only cooked it for 25 minutes - normally I like to leave a chilli to stew for hours! I like a pork mince chilli over beef sometimes (or you can always mix them) and especially if you use mince with a high-fat content, the flavour and juiciness is insane.

    Pork chilli con carne

    I served my pork mince chilli with the Belizean style coconut rice I have also become obsessed with making. Cooking rice Belizean style in coconut milk with a pinch of dried thyme and coriander stalk gives it this comforting, aromatic and completely delicious taste and it makes the whole thing come together beautifully. Adding thyme to your coconut rice may seem odd but trust me, it’s an incredible flavour combo. By the way, if you're looking for a good rice and beans recipe, try mine here.

    Anyway, without further ado, a quick and easy recipe for pork chilli...

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    Ingredients

    pork chilli spice mix
    • Pork mince
    • White onion
    • Kidney beans
    • Tomato puree
    • Chicken stock cube or bouillon
    • Cumin
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Chilli flakes
    • Dried oregano
    • Paprika

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Dice the onion and fry in neutral oil (like canola) until softened and then add the pork mince.

    Allow to brown before adding the seasoning and then the kidney beans.

    Stir through until fragrant and then add the tomato purée, bouillon and water.

    Bring to the boil before turning down the heat and allowing the simmer and cook off some of the liquid for around 45 minutes to an hour.

    Meanwhile, if you are serving this pork chilli con carne with rice, prep and make this now.

    Spoon the juicy pork mince chilli into bowls and garnish with some fresh lime juice and chopped coriander leaves.

    pork mince chilli

    Substitutions

    Here are a few ways you can change this pork mince chilli up to make it suit you:

    • Meat - If you don't eat pork, try this recipe with beef mince.
    • Rice - Trying to cut carbs? Try cauliflower rice.
    • Vegan - Don't eat meat? Try this with sunflower seed or quorn mince!

    Also, add as much spice as you like, or douse in Marie Sharps Belizean hot sauce to add even more of a kick!

    Equipment

    As always I use my Le Creuset casserole pot whenever I make anything, they are pricey but they last forever. My parents still use their Le Creuset they were given as wedding gifts in 1975. Think of that in terms of cost per use...

    They become a part of your family. Plus, they come in such fun colours.

    Storage

    Store the pork chilli in the fridge if you have any leftovers and consume within a few days.

    You could freeze this pork chilli and consume it within a month.

    Top tip

    The biggest tip I can give you is to visit Belize yourself to try their food first hand! There are so many fun things to do, you will have the best time and I could not love this country more. Read this blog post to see just some of the activities (other than eating) on offer.

    Where is pork mince or ground pork from?

    Ground pork is usually from the shoulder of the pig. It makes great burgers or meatballs as it is so juicy.

    Can I make my own minced pork?

    Yes, you can make your own ground pork by adding pieces of pork shoulder to a food processor! Just make sure anything you add to a food processor is boneless and skinless.

    Can I use lean pork mince?

    Yes of course. I prefer to use ground pork with a higher fat percentage for this recipe as it makes it ultra juicy, but you can use lean pork mince if you prefer.

    Pork Chilli Con Carne

    Rosanna Stevens
    A juicy pork mince chilli that will warm your bones.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 55 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 219 kcal

    Equipment

    • Casserole pot or dutch oven

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano⁠
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • 300 grams pork mince at least 10% fat
    • 1 white onion
    • 250 grams kidney beans (one can)
    • 4 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 230 ml water
    • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon coriander
    • ½ lime

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil and fry the diced onion until softened.
    • Add the pork mince and once it is just about browned, stir through the spices.
    • Add the kidney beans and allow them to warm through.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and stock.
    • Bring to the boil before turning down the heat and simmering to allow the liquid to cook off and flavours to combine.
    • Leave to simmer for 45 minutes before turning off the heat and allow the pork chilli to stand for 5 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 13gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Belizean food, pork chilli con carne, pork mince
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    1. Lizzie says

      February 08, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      So juicy! I don't eat beef so this worked really well for me

      Reply
    2. Gary says

      April 21, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe. She can't eat beef and we found this a very delicious substitute. Although the recipe said for 6 we found it was enough for 2 or 3 people. Will certainly cook it again.

      Reply
      • Rosanna Stevens says

        April 22, 2022 at 11:26 am

        Thank you so much for the feedback Gary, and I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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