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 ==
# Combine onion, garlic, carrots, chili powder, oregano, chiles, salt and pepper in a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker.
# Stir.
# Add remaining ingredients.
# Stir again.
# Cover and cook at high setting for 6 to 8 hours.
== Notes ==
Start the chili at a high setting so the ingredients quickly reach a safe temperature. You can reduce the heat to low after 3 to 4 hours, if you prefer.
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