Three-bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili

Chunks of pork tenderloin make this chili especially robust. Spicy peppers further enhance the flavor.
 * Contributed by Delma at Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Preparation Time: 35 minutes | Cooking Time: 480 minutes
 * Servings: 10 (about 1 cup per serving)

Ingredients

 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 cup carrots, chopped
 * 1 tbsp chili powder, medium-hot
 * 1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
 * 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped or 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
 * ½ tsp table salt
 * ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
 * 2 pound lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch chunks
 * 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
 * 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
 * 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
 * 1 cup canned tomato purée
 * 29 oz canned diced tomatoes, with green pepper, celery and onion, undrained
 * 6 oz canned tomato paste

Directions

 * 1) Combine onion, garlic, carrots, chili powder, oregano, chiles, salt and pepper in a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
 * 2) Stir.
 * 3) Add remaining ingredients.
 * 4) Stir again.
 * 5) Cover and cook at high setting for 6 to 8 hours.