Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the "Best Ever Three Bean Chili," a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm your soul on chilly nights. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind making an exceptional chili that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chili aficionado or a novice cook looking to impress your friends and family, this article will provide you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create a truly remarkable three bean chili. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of chili-making magic!
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER 3-BEAN CHILI
This is so easy and so tasty. Freezes great for meals later in the week. If you want it a little thinner add an extra can of tomato sauce. Also the green chiles are not hot but add a wonderful flavor, so don't be afraid of them.
Provided by lmyrato
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 877.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI
Hearty, meatless chili with plenty of veggies.
Provided by ChefBillT
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, garlic, and salt, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, and water and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Drain beans, reserving liquid, and rinse under cold water. Add beans and 3/4 cup reserved liquid to chili and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
THREE-BEAN CHILI
You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
BEST EVER THREE BEAN CHILI
I made this recipe based off of another one I found and took it to a potluck. Everyone loved it. It was even better two days later!
Provided by Nurse Amanda
Categories Black Beans
Time 1h5m
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add cumin and chili powder to pan to toast.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
- Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 536, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5, Protein 20.9
THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI
Cook a comforting pot of Ellie Krieger's hearty Three Bean and Beef Chili recipe from Food Network, featuring black, kidney and pinto beans.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 cups (serves 8, serving size 1 1/4 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 37 milligrams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 8 grams
THREE BEAN TURKEY CHILI
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the turkey and set aside. Add the garlic, celery, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 8 minutes. Add the chile powder and tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Return the turkey to the pot and add the diced tomatoes, beans, green chiles and chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
- Serve the chili topped with the cheese, sour cream and scallions.
THREE BEAN MEXICAN CHILLI
A great healthy dish suitable for veggies, vegans and meat eaters alike
Provided by blulou
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- If using dried beans, soak and cook as recommended on the packaging prior to starting the chilli
- Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic and fresh chilli if using to the oil in a large wide pan on a medium hot heat and sweat until onions are translucent, about 10 mins
- Add tomato puree and stir for 30 seconds, then add the cumin, coriander, bay and cinnamon, smoked paprika and dried chilli if using. Stir fry for a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes, chopped pepper and soy sauce, bring to simmer, cover and leave on low heat for 10-20mins, stirring occasionally, until veg is cooked through. Adding pepper at this step leaves a bit of crunch. If you like it more cooked add with other veg at step one.
- Add all the beans, stir, bring to simmer, cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until beans are hot. Keep an eye on it, add a couple of tblsp of water if it is a bit dry.
- Add chopped coriander leaves and serve with a dollop of sour cream and plain rice.
MEATY THREE-BEAN CHILI
Meet the Cook: Doubling this recipe is automatic for me - just about everyone wants more than one bowl! If any's left, I freeze it. It's also great the second time around. -Sandra Miller, Lees Summit, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h5m
Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a 4-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, cook the sausage and beef over medium heat, until the meat is no longer pink; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set meat aside. , Saute onion, peppers and garlic in the reserved drippings for 3 minutes. Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add tomatoes, bacon and browned sausage and beef; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add all of the beans. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
GRANDPA RON'S AWESOME THREE-BEAN CHILI
I've been making this recipe for the family for many years. It's a great winter time warm up and makes a meal in itself.
Provided by Ron
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix beer, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, red beans, kidney beans, 2 chopped onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, brown sugar, garlic, chili seasoning mix, cornstarch, and mustard into ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
- Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion, and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1060.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
SIRLOIN THREE-BEAN CHILI
Make beefy chili a cut above the rest. With sirloin and three kinds of beans, you've found a chili that will satisfy hearty appetites.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook 1 pound of beef at a time in oil, stirring occasionally, until brown; remove from Dutch oven.
- Add onion and bell pepper to Dutch oven. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except beef.
- Cover and cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in beef. Cook uncovered 3 to 8 minutes or until beef is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
THREE BEAN SLOW BURN CHILI
I threw this together on a cold day when I was itching for some chili. The spice measurements are approximate. I start out with 1/8 cup and go from there. It cooks up fast and gets better when stored in the fridge and reheated. Top with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Provided by JACOBS40K
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine garlic, onion, habanero peppers, chili beans, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salsa, chili powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer.
- While soup is heating, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until brown. Drain excess fat, then stir beef into soup pot. Simmer, covered, until flavors are well blended, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1218 mg, Sugar 3 g
THREE BEAN/MIXED BEAN CHILLI
A delicious chilli that my husband now chooses over a traditional beef chilli - a sign of a real winner!
Provided by lauripops
Time 2h
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees
- Heat a very large casserole dish on the hob and add the oil. Add the onions and the garlic and stir till softened.
- Add the spices and the chilli and stir as the aroma is released.
- Add the tomatoes, the passata and the tomato puree. Then dissolve the stock cubes in the water and add.
- Add the beans, then the quorn mince stirring all the time. Add everything else, but just half the coriander. Taste, add extra spices/chilli/seasoning if necessary.
- Pop in the oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally.
- I prefer to leave the chilli to cool, then reheat before serving as the flavours are enhanced, but this is just my personal preference.
BEST DAMN CHILI
After years of adjustments I have found a recipe for all to enjoy. Previous ones were either too hot or too mild, this one even was to the liking of my finance who hates chili.
Provided by Danny Jaye
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until softened.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Crumble bouillon cubes over beef and add beer. Continue to cook , scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until liquid is hot, about 3 minutes. Stir beef mixture into pepper mixture.
- Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine to the beef mixture. Season with chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, brown sugar, pepper sauce, basil, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.
- Blend sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until smooth. Serve sour cream mixture with chili.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1014.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
30-MINUTE THREE-BEAN CHILI
Hearty ingredients and zesty spices will make you forget that this chunky no-meat chili is good for you. It's loaded with taste-you'll never miss the meat! -Gail Rector-Evans, Hastings, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add corn and squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THREE BEAN CHILI
Make and share this Three Bean Chili recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Black Beans
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
3-BEAN CHILI
The reviews are in! This beefy chili seems to be the go-to recipe for a lot of folks-and it's universally popular at potlucks!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Beans
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown meat in Dutch oven or small stockpot on medium heat; drain. Add onions and peppers; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
- Add all remaining ingredients except sour cream; mix well. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min., stirring occasionally.
- Serve topped with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 21 g
THREE BEAN AWARD WINNING CHILI
I like chili and when I make it I like to make a big pot of it. This recipe makes about 2 gallons and has won 1st and 2nd place in chili cook-off contests. This chili will have just a touch of heat, so If you like spicy chili, double up the jalapeno and cayenne pepper. This recipe works well with venison too.
Provided by Uncle Eddie
Categories Spicy
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 gallons, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- add salt, black pepper, garlic powder to ground beef and cook with onions and red/green peppers in dutch oven.
- drain excess grease.
- add balance of ingredients.
- cover and simmer for 90 minutes or more.
- serve with toppings.
BEEF & THREE-BEAN CHILI
This is one of my favorite recipes. It makes my kitchen smell so good! We love eating it with homemade bread or cornbread. -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h20m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sprinkle beef with chili powder. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef and onion in batches. , Meanwhile, in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine beans, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, jalapenos, brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin. Stir in beef, onion and drippings., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. If desired, serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZIPPY THREE-BEAN CHILI
Agnes Hamilton of Scott Depot, West Virginia uses convenient canned pinto, black and great northern beans to speed up preparation of her hearty chili. The one-dish meal has a stew-like consistency and a peppy Tex-Mex flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans: Kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans are all common choices for three-bean chili, but you can use any type of bean you like. For a heartier chili, try using a combination of beans with different textures, such as kidney beans, black beans, and lentils.
- Soak your beans overnight: Soaking your beans overnight will help to reduce cooking time and make them more digestible. If you don't have time to soak your beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to chili. Common vegetables used in three-bean chili include onions, celery, peppers, and tomatoes. You can also add other vegetables, such as corn, zucchini, or sweet potatoes.
- Use a good quality chili powder: Chili powder is the key ingredient in chili, so it's important to use a good quality powder. Look for a chili powder that is made with a variety of chili peppers, such as ancho, guajillo, and pasilla peppers.
- Season to taste: Chili is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to your liking. Common seasonings used in three-bean chili include cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as chipotle powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne pepper.
Conclusion:
Three-bean chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a variety of beans, vegetables, and seasonings, there are endless possibilities for creating a chili that everyone will enjoy. So experiment with different ingredients and find your perfect three-bean chili recipe.
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