Chilli Pork and Bean Slow Cooker Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 2 cups canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup of tomato puree
• 800g chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of artificial sweetener powder
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups of canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 individual vegetable stock cubes, dissolved in 1 cup of hot water
• 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1200g lean pork fillet, cut into 4cm cubes

Method

1. Combine the Ingredients:

   • Combine the onion, garlic, carrots, chilli powder, oregano, fresh chilli, pork, beans, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, stock and sweetener in a 5 litre capacity slow cooker.
   • Stir and season well with salt and pepper.

2. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on high setting for 6-8 hours. You can reduce the heat to low after 3 to 4 hours if you prefer.

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