Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • dash of hot pepper sauce

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, brown pork and onions until pork is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the garlic, peppers and celery; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Yields 6 to 8 servings (2 1/2 quarts).