Chinese Three-Bean Chili

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon Chinese five spice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound pork loin, rinsed, fat trimmed, and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and pale green parts only; reserve green tops for garnish, if desired)

3 fresh serrano or other hot green chilies (about 3 oz. total), rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and minced

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 tablespoons salted fermented black beans, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes

Step 1

In a bowl, mix cornstarch, chili powder, five spice, and salt. Add pork and mix to coat.

Step 2

Pour oil into a 4- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add pork mixture and stir often until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer pork to bowl. Add green onions, chilies, garlic, fermented black beans, and ginger to pan. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Return pork to pan and add 1 cup water, kidney beans, pinto beans, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat, cover, and simmer (do not let boil), stirring occasionally, until pork is tender when pierced, about 25 minutes.

Step 4

Ladle into bowls and top with sliced green onion tops, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 411Calories from Fat 33

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 67mg23%
Sodium 1050mg44%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%

Dietary Fiber 9g36%
Protein 36g72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Chinese Three-Bean Chili