Slow Cooker White Bean Green Chili with Savory Ground Pork
This hearty and flavorful White Bean Green Chili combines the creamy texture of white beans with the smokiness of roasted green chiles and the richness of ground pork. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and spices, making it a favorite comfort food. Just toss everything into your crockpot and let it simmer to perfection. Serve it with a side of cornbread or rice for a complete meal that will warm you from the inside out!
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Servings
303
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
White beans
1 lb (soaked overnight, rinsed, and strained)
Ground pork
1 lb (browned and drained)
Green chiles
1/2 lb (fresh or canned (approx. 3 cans if using canned))
Garlic cloves
2 (peeled and finely minced)
Onion
1/2 (chopped)
Chicken broth
8 oz (canned)
Cumin
1 tablespoon
Garlic powder
1 tablespoon
Chili powder
1 tablespoon
Paprika
1 tablespoon
Black pepper
1 tablespoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Begin by browning the ground pork in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease for a leaner dish, although you can skip this step if pressed for time.
2
Rinse and strain the soaked white beans thoroughly before adding them to the slow cooker.
3
In your crockpot, combine the browned ground pork, rinsed white beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced green chiles.
4
Pour in the chicken broth and add enough water to cover the beans as directed on the packaging.
5
Add the spices: cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
6
Set your crockpot to high and cook for 30 minutes. After that, reduce the temperature to low and let it cook for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
7
Once finished cooking, taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
28g
Carbs
23g
Protein
6g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slow Cooker White Bean Green Chili?
This dish is a hearty and flavorful chili that combines the creamy texture of white beans with the smokiness of roasted green chiles and the richness of ground pork.
What kind of meat is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of ground pork that has been browned and drained.
How many calories are in a serving of this chili?
Each serving contains 303 calories.
What is the protein content of this dish?
This recipe provides 23g of protein per serving.
How much fat is in the white bean chili?
There are 10g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates does this chili contain?
There are 28g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much fiber is in each serving?
The chili contains 6g of fiber per serving.
How should the white beans be prepared?
The 1 lb of white beans should be soaked overnight, then rinsed and strained before being added to the slow cooker.
Do I need to brown the pork before adding it to the slow cooker?
Yes, you should brown the ground pork in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink.
What is the first cooking step in the slow cooker?
Set your crockpot to high and cook the combined ingredients for the first 30 minutes.
What is the long-term cooking time for this chili?
After the initial 30 minutes on high, reduce the heat to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
How many green chiles are required?
You will need 1/2 lb of green chiles, which can be fresh or canned (approximately 3 cans).
How much onion should I add?
The recipe requires 1/2 of an onion, chopped.
How many garlic cloves are used?
You will need 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced, in addition to garlic powder.
How much chicken broth is used?
The recipe calls for 8 oz of canned chicken broth.
What amount of cumin is needed?
Add 1 tablespoon of cumin to the mixture.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe includes 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
How much chili powder is in the recipe?
You should add 1 tablespoon of chili powder.
What amount of paprika is required?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of paprika.
How much black pepper should be added?
Include 1 tablespoon of black pepper for seasoning.
What is the salt measurement for this chili?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
What are the serving suggestions?
Serve the chili hot with a side of cornbread or rice for a complete meal.
Can I skip draining the pork fat?
Draining the grease is recommended for a leaner dish, but you can skip it if you are pressed for time.
How do I combine the ingredients in the crockpot?
Combine the browned pork, rinsed beans, onion, garlic, green chiles, broth, and all spices in the crockpot and stir well.
When should I adjust the seasoning?
Once the cooking time is finished, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Is this a good recipe for cold weather?
Yes, it is described as a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings that will warm you from the inside out.
Do I need to add water to the slow cooker?
Yes, add enough water to cover the beans as directed on the bean packaging along with the chicken broth.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 main ingredients in this recipe.
Can I use canned chiles if I don't have fresh ones?
Yes, you can use approximately 3 cans of green chiles if you are not using fresh ones.
What happens after reducing the heat to low?
Cooking on low for 6 to 8 hours allows the flavors to meld beautifully.