South Western Winter Chili

South Western Winter Chili
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. pork stew meat
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium fresh poblano pepper, finely chopped
1 large red sweet pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash cayenne pepper
1 14-oz. can chicken broth
1 15-oz. can pumpkin
1/4 cup whipping cream
Fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven cook and stir pork in hot oil over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in onion, poblano, and sweet pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in cocoa powder, cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.

2. Stir in pumpkin, cream, and salt and black pepper to taste. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Top with fresh cilantro. Makes 4 (1-1/4 cup) servings.