Corn And Bean Chili Recipes

THANKSGIVING MIXED BEAN CHILI WITH CORN AND PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Place beans and soaking water in a large, heavy pot. Add halved onion and bring to a gentle boil. Skim off any foam that rises, then add crushed garlic and bay leaf, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to simmer another 45 minutes to an hour. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove and discard onion and bay leaf.
• . Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet and add chopped onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, stir in chopped garlic, stir together for 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant, and add ground chili and cumin. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until mixture begins to stick to pan. Add chopped tomatoes with juice, pinch of sugar, and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have cooked down and mixture is beginning to stick to the pan, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste dissolved in water and bring back to a simmer. Simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until mixture is thick and fragrant.
• Stir tomato mixture into beans. Add winter squash and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust salt. Simmer, stirring often so that the chili mixture doesn't settle and stick to the bottom of the pot, for 45 minutes. Add more water if chili seems too thick. Stir in corn and simmer for another 10 minutes. The beans should be very soft and the chili thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Shortly before serving stir in cilantro. Simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls. If you wish, top with grated cheddar, Monterey jack, or crumbled queso fresco. Serve with biscuits or cornbread.

CORNY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, picante sauce, chili powder and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Serve with corn chips, sour cream and cheese if desired.

BLACK BEANS AND CORN CHILI

Steps:

• Chop whole onion.
• Heat nonstick pan large enough to hold all filling ingredients until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium-high, and add oil. Saute the onions until they begin to soften and brown.
• Meanwhile, mince the garlic and add. Wash, trim, seed and mince the jalapeno, and add. Stir in the cumin and chili powder.
• Drain and rinse the beans. When onions have softened, add the beans, oregano, tomatoes, beer and vinegar, and continue to cook at a simmer while preparing the rest of the meal.
• Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil, and heat in a toaster oven about 5 minutes, until heated through.
• Wash, trim and slice scallions.
• Two minutes before it is time to serve the chili, add the corn and stir well to heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chili, topped with scallions and sour cream, with warm tortillas.

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CHILI, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and garlic together in a large bowl. Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime in the bowl. Add olive oil, chili sauce, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix and enjoy right away or refrigerate overnight.

ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place corn in a large baking pan; add 1 Tbs olive oil and stir the corn to coat.
• Bake until the corn is browned, stirring once, about 20 mins total.
• Note: Corn sometimes does not brown, but bake until it smells roasted.
• While corn is roasting, cook onion in remaining 1 Tbs olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
• Stir in broth, beans, and tomatoes; reduce heat to simmer.
• Cover and cook 15 mins then stir in corn and simmer for additional 5 minutes.
• Serve chili with sour cream and shredded cheese.

BEEFY CORN AND BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and chili powder blend over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir in frozen corn and beans, broth and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle chili into 6 bowls. Top with sour cream and onions.