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Pork & Beef Stovetop Chili

Published: Jul 5, 2018 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Oct 6, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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collage with bowl chili on top and pot on chili on the bottom

It's Calgary Stampede time again and if you live in Cowtown that means a few things when it comes to food: Weird and sometimes gross Stampede foods on the midway, Beef on a Bun, free pancake breakfasts, mini doughnuts and chili!  And although chili is quintessential cowboy comfort food, in my books, it's far from possessing any 'wow factor'. But THIS Quick and Easy Pork & Beef Stovetop Chili will seriously knock your boots off! And it's Weight Watchers friendly @ 6 WW points on my plan. You can click HERE to find out how many WW points it is on your plan!

Pork & Beef Chili - quick and easy

Here's what others are saying: "This is BY FAR the best chili I have ever made and tasted!! So easy, so yummy and the fresh dill is the deal breaker. I would give it 6 stars if I could! Thank you for sharing Terri!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I entered a chili cook-off at work many years ago during Stampede. And at the time, I thought my chili was pretty wonderful.

I'm usually not a very boastful person about most things, but I can be a pretty conceited when it comes to my cooking. I tend to think my recipe is the best recipe. And although it's often justified, sometimes I'm put in my place.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🥗 Side dishes
  • 💭 Top tip
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 📋 Pork and Beef Stovetop Chili Recipe
  • 🍲More Stampede and Carnival Recipes!

When I first tried this beef and pork chili, I was completely blown away! It was so unique and completely different from anything I'd ever had before. Yet, there was something familiar that I couldn't put my finger on....

🥘Ingredients

It was the dill. Yes, dill in chili. Dill is the best!I know it sounds odd but does it ever work! But the dill needs to be fresh. I don't recommend using dry. Aunt Norma (my husband's aunt, from whom I originally got this recipe) picked the dill straight out of her garden. I buy it from the store and it's still amazing. So you don't have to grow your own dill to make this recipe sing, but you do have to use fresh dill. This is critical.

Besides fresh dill, for this stovetop chili, you'll also need:

  • ground pork
  • extra lean ground beef
  • onion
  • green pepper
  • garlic
  • chili seasoning mix (I use Clubhouse)
  • diced canned tomatoes
  • tomato soup
  • cumin
  • red kidney beans
  • mashed potatoes (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)
  • cheddar cheese (optional)
bowl of quick and easy pork beef chili

I'm a little crazy about dill. Perhaps it's the Ukrainian in me because my Dad tells me he's the same. But funny enough, I didn't get this recipe from my Ukrainian side of the family (or my husband's Ukrainian side). Therefore, I may not be the most objective judge when it comes to dill in recipes. But both my kids deemed this chili version as, "the best chili ever!"

Then of course they said, "No offense, Mom." None taken. They were bang on.

KIDNEY BEANS: I only put kidney beans in my chili, and not baked beans. Because you can have too much of a good thing, right?

It also has both GROUND PORK and GROUND BEEF. The pork adds a unique flavor to this chili, which is a welcome change from the straight up beef!

📖 Variations

  • dill - you can use dry dill in a pinch, but I do not recommend - fresh dill makes this recipe!
  • mushrooms - use fresh or canned
  • ground pork - if you don't have ground pork, you can use all ground beef

🥗 Side dishes

And I serve it with Mashed Potatoes: It was recommended that we try it atop mashed potatoes. Say what?!

I had never heard of anything so odd, but I'm a relatively adventurous foodie (and I didn't want to be rude) so I gave it a go. And OMG! Why had I never eaten chili on top of mashed potatoes before? I couldn't believe what I had been missing!

Where have you been all my life?!

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💭 Top tip

If you are going to use instant mashed potatoes, I recommend Honest Earth brand (affiliate link) - they taste the closest to REAL mashed potatoes I've ever tasted!

You can also serve it with garlic toast, bread and butter,  dinner buns, Breadsticks, or if you're looking for something lighter, try my Everything Bagel Cloud Bread Recipe (shown).

6 pieces of everything cloud bread stacked up

👪 Serving Size

This pork and beef chili serves 6. However, you can double or triple the recipe by simply clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

🌡️Storage

Store this stovetop chili in the fridge for up to 4 days in a sealed container. It freezes really well for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

🔢WW Points

This stovetop chili is Weight Watchers friendly @ 6 WW points on my plan. You can click HERE to find out how many WW points it is on your plan!

I didn't win that chili cook-off at work all those years ago. And to be honest, I was a little deflated. And that was long before I even started cooking competitively. A team of food service staff (cooks etc.) won. And given their professions, I didn't exactly feel "put in my place." And although their chili was pretty good, it still pales in comparison to this one.

Now this chili ... this definitely put me in my place!

Happy Stampede Chili cooking!

chili in a pot with a wooden spoon scooping some out

Since making chili during Stampede is just what you do, you'll need the best chili recipe- this one! It's a quick, easy and unique Stove Top chili recipe that's done in under 30 minutes. And it's perfect for a quick one-pot dinner, very freezer friendly and great for feeding a crowd of happy Stampeders any time of the year!

If you're looking for more chili recipes, be sure to check out this list of award-winning chilis!

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📋 Pork and Beef Stovetop Chili Recipe

This quick and easy homemade stove top chili uses both ground pork and ground beef for an incredible depth of flavor. But fresh dill is the magic ingredient! Seasoning mix and canned tomatoes make for a fast dinner and the perfect chili for feeding a crowd in a hurry. It's also Weight Watchers friendly. Double, triple or quadruple this recipe if you are feeding a larger group!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, chili, pork, stovetop
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 med onion chopped
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • ½ lb extra lean ground beef
  • 227 g can of mushrooms (or use fresh)
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ 35 g pkg Clubhouse chili seasoning mix
  • ½ 35 g pkg Clubhouse spicy seasoning mix
  • 1   -28 oz can diced tomatoes (796 ml)
  • 1 10 -10 oz can tomato soup
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 -540 ml can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped **FRESH dill is a must!
  • 6 cups mashed potatoes Optional * you can use leftover or instant mashed potatoes (see Notes)

Garnish (optional)

  • grated light cheese
  • light sour cream
  • additional fresh dill
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Instructions

  • Fry the ground pork and beef with diced onion and peppers.
  • When the meat, onions and peppers are browned, add the diced tomatoes, tomato soup, chili mix, cumin, kidney beans, minced garlic and mushrooms. 
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, then add fresh dill.
  • Serve on top of 1 cup of mashed potatoes. *Optional but highly recommended! * Mashed potatoes are included in Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points calculation.

Garnish (optional)

  •  Top with sour cream, dill, green onion and grated cheese, if desired.

Notes

⭐ REVIEWS
Did you make this recipe? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!
Here's what others are saying: "This is BY FAR the best chili I have ever made and tasted!! So easy, so yummy and the fresh dill is the deal breaker. I would give it 6 stars if I could! Thank you for sharing Terri!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💭 Top tip
If you are going to use instant mashed potatoes, I recommend Honest Earth brand (affiliate link) - they taste the closest to REAL mashed potatoes I've ever tasted!
🔢WW Points
And it's Weight Watchers friendly @ 6 WW points on my plan. You can click HERE to find out how many WW points it is on your plan!
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Pork and Beef Stovetop Chili Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 64mg3%
Potassium 774mg22%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 125IU3%
Vitamin C 25.2mg31%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 17g (34%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) | Sodium: 64mg (3%) | Potassium: 774mg (22%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 125IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 25.2mg (31%) | Calcium: 28mg (3%) | Iron: 2.3mg (13%)
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  1. Denise from Urb'n'Spice

    July 09, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    It looks like a winner recipe to me, Terri! The fresh dill is an awesome addition to the ingredients and I am sure to the overall flavour of your Quick and Easy Pork and Beef Chili (love that you used a pork and beef combination, included WW points and served it atop mashed potatoes, too). I cannot wait to try your chili soon!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      July 10, 2018 at 5:45 am

      Thank you, Denise! I hope you enjoy it....Yes, I was pleasantly surprised when I calculated the WW points! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

    July 11, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    I usually make chili quite a bit, especially in the fall of the year. I never thought to add fresh dill, or to use it as a topping for mash potatoes! Both brilliant ideas!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      July 13, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks, Leanne! Yeah, give it a try with the dill and mashed potatoes - I was amazed at how good it is 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sharon

    September 12, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    This is BY FAR the best chili I have ever made and tasted!! So easy, so yummy and the fresh dill is the deal breaker. I would give it 6 stars if I could.
    Thank you for sharing Teri!!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      September 13, 2018 at 7:03 am

      Hi Sharon - so glad you loved it! Yes, and I agree - the fresh dill makes it sing 🙂

      Reply

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