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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » Mexican Main Courses

    Pulled Pork Chili

    Published: Apr 25, 2022 · Modified: May 24, 2022 by Marissa Stevens · 6 Comments

    Gluten Free

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    Pulled Pork Chili served in white chili bowls

    Pulled Pork Chili is hearty, comforting and made in minutes with this easy recipe. Loaded with meaty pulled pork, roasted green chiles, tender pinto beans, sweet corn and piled high with your favorite toppings, it's a meal you'll crave.

    Pulled Pork Chili served in white bowls with lime wedges, photographed from above.

    You may be surprised by just how easy this chili really is to make! Because you start with leftover pulled pork, this chili requires just 15 minutes of hands on time and 45 minutes total before it's ready to serve.

    Ingredients You Need to Make Pulled Pork Chili

    Pulled Pork Chili Ingredients on a white marble board.
    • Mexican Pulled Pork:  ideally from this Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas / Mexican Pulled Pork recipe
    • Olive Oil
    • Crushed Tomatoes: preferably canned, fire roasted crushed tomatoes
    • Chili Powder
    • Pinto Beans: canned or home cooked pinto beans
    • Smoked Paprika 
    • Roasted and Diced Green Chiles: store bought canned or homemade using the step by step instructions in this Green Enchilada Sauce recipe
    • Corn: frozen corn or fresh corn kernels cut from the cob
    • Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    Optional Chili Toppings

    Optional Toppings for Pulled Pork Chili on a white marble board.
    • Monterey Jack Cheese: or other shredded cheese like cheddar cheese, mozzarella or a combination
    • Sour Cream: or Mexican Crema
    • Avocado 
    • Tomato 
    • Cilantro
    • Jalapeño slices
    • Chipotle Hot Pepper Sauce 
    • Lime wedges

    Other Great Ways to use Leftover Pulled Pork

    • Pulled Pork Nachos
    • Pulled Pork Quesadillas
    • Pulled Pork Enchiladas

    How to Make Pulled Pork Chili

    Heat pulled pork in hot olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until heated through with some crispy edges. Stir in pinto beans, tomatoes with juice, chili powder and paprika and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

    crisping pulled pork in pot.
    adding cooked pinto beans to pulled pork.
    adding tomatoes and spices to beans and pulled pork.
    stirring tomatoes and spices into beans and pork

    Stir in roasted chiles and corn; stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with your desired toppings.

    adding corn and green chiles to chili.
    chili simmering in a stainless steel pot.
    Pulled Pork Chili served in white bowls with lime wedges, photographed from above.
    Pulled Pork Chili served in white bowls with lime wedges, photographed from above.

    Pulled Pork Chili

    Marissa Stevens
    A thick and hearty chili that's loaded with pulled pork and so easy to make!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 268 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound Mexican pulled pork ideally from this Carnitas / Mexican Pulled Pork recipe
    • 2 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes ideally fire roasted
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 3 cups cooked pinto beans or 2 15-ounce cans, drained
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 8 ounces canned roasted and diced green chiles drained, (recipe note #1)
    • 1 cup frozen corn or fresh corn kernels from 2 ears of corn
    • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Optional Toppings

    • shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • sour cream
    • diced avocado
    • diced fresh tomato
    • chopped fresh cilantro
    • thinly sliced jalapeño
    • chipotle hot pepper sauce
    • lime wedges

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add pulled pork; cook and stir until hot with some crispy edges, about 5 minutes. Add pinto beans, tomatoes with juice, chili powder and paprika; stir and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
    • Add roasted chiles and corn; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve piled high with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    1. If you prefer to roast your own chiles, see my Green Enchilada Sauce recipe for step by step instructions.
    2. Note that nutrition facts do not include toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 843mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Cinco de Mayo, comfort food, easy, gluten free
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    1. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      April 26, 2022 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      Bookmarking this one for gatherings at the beach this year Marissa! So much flavor and sure to be a hit with all our family and friends!

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      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 01, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        I love to hear that, Mary Ann! Thank you.

        Reply
    2. David @ Spiced says

      April 26, 2022 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      We love using pulled pork in chili! This recipe sounds fantastic, Marissa - it's a great combination of summer flavors (smoked pork) with winter comfort food (chili). Pass me a bowl, please!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 01, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        haha, gladly! Thanks so much, David.

        Reply
    3. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

      April 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      I rarely enjoy a chili (Not really my kind of food), but oh man I won't be able to resist this one - it looks epic! Really great combination of flavours and textures.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 01, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        Thank you, Ben!

        Reply

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