Three Bean Chili Filling Recipes

SLOW COOKER 3-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Cook and stir turkey in a large skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, onion, green chilies, chili powder, garlic, oregano, and cumin with the turkey in the slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 7 hours.

THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder; grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a small bowl; add chili powder, paprika, oregano and cayenne. Stir to combine; set aside.
• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add beef, in batches if necessary, and saute until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions have softened and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, anchos chiles (if using), and the reserved spice mixture. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add beer, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, scraping up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and their juices, chocolate, sugar, bay leaves and the browned beef. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Add kidney beans, white beans and black beans and cook until the chili is thick, 30 to 45 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in cilantro, if using, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garnishes.

THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes. Stir in the beans and cook, partially covered, 20 minutes longer. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

THREE-BEAN TACO CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, taco seasoning and olives. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Garnish with cheese.

ZIPPY THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms and peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes and taco seasoning. , Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, beans, beer, chili powder and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Serve with cheese.

THREE-BEAN CHILI FILLING

Steps:

• Place beans, water, bay leaf, 1/3 of jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin in a large saucepan and bring to boil. Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook until beans are soft, about 2 hours. Drain well and discard bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper and saute 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and remaining jalapeno and cook 3 minutes longer.
• Stir in beans, tomatoes, oregano, remaining cumin, salt and pepper. Lower heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Cool. Assemble pie and bake as above. Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake for 5 minutes longer. Top with cilantro before serving.

THREE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Cook beef and onion, over medium heat, until no meat is no longer pink.
• Add peppers and garlic and cook for 3 or 4 minutes, until veggies are tender.
• Stir in water, tomatoes and taco seasoning and bring back to a boil.
• Reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes, uncovered.
• Add beans and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes longer.
• Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.