Woodbridge White Bean Chili
A hearty, smoky chili featuring creamy white beans, tender pork, and a blend of warming spices for a comforting bowl. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs ground pork, dried white beans, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup (soaked overnight) dried white beans
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1/2 cup (diced) onion
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 4 cups vegetable broth
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly.
- Step 2: Stir in chili powder, cumin, and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add soaked white beans, tomato sauce, and remaining 3.5 cups broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until beans are tender and flavors meld.
- Step 3: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with a sprinkle of cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
