John's Chili Recipe: Authentic Texas Flavor

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 pounds ground pork
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 8 serrano chile peppers, diced
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 6 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 fluid ounce key lime juice
• 4 fluid ounces tequila
• 16 fluid ounces beer
• 2.5 tablespoons chili powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red, yellow, green, and orange bell peppers, along with the onion and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender. Add the pork and beef, cooking until browned evenly. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in the serrano chile peppers, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers, tomato paste, kidney beans, garlic, lime juice, tequila, and beer. Season generously with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Nutrition

• Calories: 485 kcal
• Fat Content: 22 g
• Fiber Content: 9 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 877 mg
• Protein Content: 34 g
• Cholesterol Content: 95 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 31 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g