Chili beans, a hearty and flavorful dish, has been a staple in many cultures worldwide for centuries. Its versatility and adaptability make it a popular choice for home cooks and professional chefs alike. Whether you prefer your chili beans spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, there are endless variations to explore. From traditional chili con carne to innovative vegetarian and vegan interpretations, the possibilities are virtually limitless. In this article, we will guide you through the essential steps involved in creating the perfect pot of chili beans, including ingredient selection, cooking methods, and tips for achieving the perfect flavor balance. So, grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GROUND BEEF CHILI WITH BEANS
A delicious mix of ground beef, chorizo, beans, and vegetables in a hearty tomato base. I entered it in a chili cook-off and it won!
Provided by Marla L
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Pork Chili Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes into a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to the stockpot.
- Cook and stir chorizo in the same hot skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer chorizo to the stockpot.
- Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic until very well cooked and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and cook for about 3 minutes more. Transfer onions to the stockpot with lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans into the pot.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and lightly saute bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add to the stockpot.
- Add corn to the stockpot and season with additional salt and pepper. Add hot sauce to taste and simmer for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2477.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
This is my father-in-laws recipe for chili. I love to make it on a cold winter night. Sometimes I serve it with Corn Chips in the bottom of the bowl, topped with the chili and then top the chili with grated cheddar cheese
Provided by Marty Hugo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Saute meat, onions and garlic until done.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.
- The beer is optional but does add a good flavor and, of course, the alcohol is cooked out during cooking.
CHICKEN CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS
Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks to the full, hearty flavor, it's become a real favorite around our house. I like to serve it with warm cornbread. -Jeanette Urbom, Louisburg, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the chicken, red peppers and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes . Add the green chiles, garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring often and adding water as necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETARIAN CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS
Quick, easy, and delicious vegetarian bean chili. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped green onions. Serve with corn bread or rice.
Provided by Gene Payne
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Vegetarian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain black beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic; saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add reserved black beans, 1/2 cup bean liquid, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and chili thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 18.7 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1244.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CHILI BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 12h25m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Cover in cold water and soak for 6 to 8 hours.
- Drain the beans and place in a stockpot with the ham hock; cover with fresh water by 2 inches. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic, onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.
- Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, adding a little more liquid if the level gets too low, until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
COPYCAT CHILI'S BLACK BEANS
Make and share this Copycat Chili's Black Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Black Beans
Time 25m
Yield 31 ounces, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan and mix thoroughly.
- Let simmer for about 20- 25 minutes.
- Place beans on the bottom of a plate, covering the middle.
- Place chicken breast in the middle, a serving of rice on the side, and a generous helping of picadillo.
- Sprinkle with a tablespoon crushed tortilla chips (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5.5, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 9.5
CROCK POT CHILI CHILI AND BEANS
Make and share this Crock Pot Chili Chili and Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by onlyme
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put first 13 ingredients in crock pot with 1 tablespoon of the sugar, mix well, add pinto beans.
- Turn crock pot on low.
- Heat some olive oil in a large skillet sauté garlic, onions and green pepper for 4-5 minutes.
- Add to crock pot.
- Dredge the beef in the flour and brown in skillet.
- (add more oil, if necessary).
- Add to crock pot stir well.
- Cook 8-10 hours.
- Taste check; for acidity if necessary add more sugar, salt.
TURKEY CHILI WITH WHITE BEANS
Make and share this Turkey Chili With White Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LA286570
Categories Poultry
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until light brown and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add oregano and cumin; stir 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high.
- Add turkey; stir until no longer pink, breaking up with back of spoon.
- Stir in chili powder, bay leaves, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon. Add tomatoes with their juices, breaking up with back of spoon. Mix in stock and tomato sauce. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add beans to chili and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes longer.
- Discard bay leaves. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.).
- Ladle chili into bowls. Pass red onion, cilantro and yogurt separately.
- Notes: I usually decrease the chili powder slightly because my DH prefers things mild.
- We've always skipped the red onion and cilantro, but, it sounds interesting.
- I'm estimating the active and passive work times.
BEEF CHILI WITH KIDNEY BEANS
SOURCE INSIDE AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN I found this on the web and made some changes. Good choices for condiments include diced fresh tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced scallions, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro leaves, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese. If you are a fan of spicy food, consider using a little more of the red pepper flakes or cayenne--or both. The flavor of the chili improves with age; if possible, make it a day or up to five days in advance and reheat before serving. Leftovers can be frozen for up to a month. Substitute beer or bourbon for water.
Provided by Chef Shadows
Categories Beans
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add half the beef. Cook, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the remaining beef and cook, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Remove the lid and continue to simmer 1 hour longer, stirring occasionally (if the chili begins to stick to the bottom of the pot, stir in 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer), until the beef is tender and the chili is dark, rich, and slightly thickened.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt.
- Serve with lime wedges and condiments (see note), if desired.
BEEF CHILI WITH BACON & BLACK BEANS
I found this recipe in the March, 2003 issue of Cook's Illustrated Magazine. We just love this chili and hope that you will, too! It is best served with the optional condiments, the more variety, the better! The flavor is better if you make it a day or two before and then reheated, which means it makes great leftovers, too ;) Freezes well up to one month.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Meat
Time 2h35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Fry bacon in large heavy-bottomed nonreactive Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat, leaving bacon in pot.
- Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, oregano, and cayenne; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add half the beef; cook, breaking up pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add remaining beef and cook, breaking up pieces with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add beans, tomatoes, tomato puree, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Remove cover and continue to simmer 1 hour longer, stirring occasionally (if chili begins to stick to bottom of pot, stir in 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer), until beef is tender and chili is dark, rich, and slightly thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt.
- Serve with lime wedges and condiments if desired.
PORK-N-BEANS CHILI RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by kshepherd322
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beef, then drain. In a Dutch oven, add beef, seasonings, beans and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream and saltine crackers if desired. Enjoy!
SPICY PORK CHILI WITH WHITE BEANS
This chili, loaded with white beans and cubes of pork, has plenty of bite. But if it's not spicy enough for you, top it with shredded jalapeno jack cheese and finely diced onions. -Larry Laatsch, Saginaw, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h40m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, brown pork in butter in batches. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the beans, broth, water, jalapenos, spices, garlic, salt, parsley, pork and, if desired, hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until pork is tender. , Uncover; simmer 30-40 minutes longer or until chili reaches desired consistency. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILI-LIME CHICKEN WITH CORN AND BLACK BEANS
Here, tender chicken breast is seasoned with a flavorful chili-lime rub, then skillet cooked and served atop a saute of hearty black beans, sweet corn, and fresh tomatoes warmed until barely bursting. It is made savory and given a gentle heat with onion, garlic, and a kiss of jalapeno. (If you like a lot of heat, feel free to add more jalapeno and/or more cayenne in the rub for the chicken.) Finished with a bright note of lime juice, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado, this is a colorful, satisfying meal that is on point any season of the year, and destined to become a go-to favorite.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the chili powder, lime zest, cumin, granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken, rubbing it in a little with your fingers.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan, lower the heat to medium, and cook until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until they soften, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, then stir in the beans, tomatoes, and corn and cook until all the vegetables are softened but still retain their shape, about 3 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Divide the vegetable mixture among four plates. Slice the chicken and divide it among the plates along with some avocado. Sprinkle each with lime juice and cilantro and serve.
QUICK HOMEMADE CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
Make and share this Quick Homemade Chili Con Carne With Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christine
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet; add garlic, onion and ground beef.
- Stir until browned.
- Pour off excess fat.
- Add beans with liquid, tomato sauce, salt and chili powder.
- Simmer over low heat stirring occasionally, until chili is desired thickness.
TURKEY CHILI WITH CANNELLINI BEANS
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, puree the roasted chiles and cilantro until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine the olive oil, onion, garlic and salt. Cook until the onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the flour, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pot by adding the chicken stock and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the reserved pureed chiles and cilantro. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
- Add the beans and simmer, partially covered, until the turkey is tender and the chili has thickened, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm until serving. Serve with toppings.
EASY CHILI CON CARNE (NO BEANS)
Some people like beans in their chili, some do not. This chili has no beans, but if you like beans, you can easily serve them on the side.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown beef in a large deep pan.
- Drain fat.
- Add the garlic, 6 tbsp of the chili powder, and cumin, stirring to coat beef.
- Add the tomato sauce and the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour (add some water if your heat is too high and chili gets too thick).
- Add masa gradually, stirring after each addition, until chili reaches desired thickness.
- Simmer 15-20 minutes more, then season to taste with salt and add cayenne, paprika, and last tbsp of chili powder.
CLASSIC CHILI WITH BEANS
Make and share this Classic Chili With Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DaHomeCooker
Categories Beans
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil and add bouillon.
- Once bouillon has dissolved, add remaining ingredients except macaroni.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours stirring occasionally.
- Add macaroni if desired - don't continue to cook after adding or macaroni will turn to mush.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 251.3, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 16
TURKEY AND CHORIZO CHILI WITH WHITE BEANS
Tasty, full-flavored chili with turkey and chorizo. Green chiles and spices offer just a little bit of heat. Serve with corn chips and avocado salad.
Provided by BD
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Turkey Chili Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and chorizo; cook and stir until crumbly and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, and jalapeno; continue to cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes more.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and oregano followed by thyme and garlic. Add tomatoes, cannellini beans, tomatillos, and green chiles. Stir in soy sauce. Reduce heat and let simmer to combine flavors, 20 to 30 minutes. Add cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1381.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
DOUBLE-DUTY HEARTY CHILI WITHOUT BEANS
When it's time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work. -Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h25m
Yield 5 servings plus leftovers.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., In same skillet, add beef, half at a time; cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker., Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, parsley and seasonings into beef mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend. , Reserve 5 cups chili for Double-Duty Layered Enchilada Casserole. Serve remaining chili with rice and toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water or broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
NO BEANS, NO TOMATOES, NO FOOLIN' CHILI
I am one who wouldn't know what to do if my chili didn't have beans in it. Keeping an open mind, I tried this and thought it was excellent. Sometimes, you can teach an old dog a few new tricks.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Meat
Time 8h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a big skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in the beef (in batches, if necessary); cook, turning often and adding more oil if needed, until meat is browned on all sides.
- Transfer to a 4 quart slow cooker.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet; lower heat to medium.
- Add in the onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos; stir/saute for about 7 minutes or until onions are softened.
- Add in the chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt; stir for 30 seconds.
- Remove skillet from heat; add in beer; stir, scrapping up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour the vegetable mixture into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.
- Skim fat from the surface of the chili.
- Thicken the chili by stirring in the cornmeal and cooking uncovered, for 15 more minutes.
Tips:
- Soak dried beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and quickly. If you're short on time, you can also quick-soak them by boiling them for a few minutes, then letting them sit for an hour.
- Use flavorful ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chili. Use high-quality chili powder, cumin, and other spices. Fresh vegetables and meat will also add a lot of flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make chili. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or adjust the spices to your taste.
- Cook the chili low and slow: This will help the flavors to develop and meld together. Simmer the chili for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have time.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, onions, and cilantro. You can also serve the chili over rice or cornbread.
Conclusion:
Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a chili recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give chili a try.
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