Best 6 Craigs Three Bean Chili Recipes

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Craigs Three Bean Chili is a flavorful and versatile dish that combines the deliciousness of three types of beans with a variety of spices and vegetables. This hearty and satisfying chili is perfect for a cold night in, and with a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a feast that will please everyone at the table. Whether you are a chili aficionado or just looking for a comforting and delicious meal, Craig's Three Bean Chili is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI



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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

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 onion, cut into small dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
1 green bell pepper, cut into small dice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ¾ cups water
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

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

ZIPPY THREE-BEAN CHILI



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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

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
8 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

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

GRANDPA RON'S AWESOME THREE-BEAN CHILI



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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

3 pounds ground beef
3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
2 large white onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
½ cup chopped onion, or to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

CRAIG'S THREE BEAN CHILI



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A healthy and delicious chili that my boyfriend created to help us get through the cold weather here in Toronto. It happens to be vegan, but could also be adapted to include meat. This recipe fits nicely into our student budget, but doesn't taste like it!

Provided by Marina K

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1/3 cup barbecue sauce (optional)
19 ounces kidney beans
19 ounces black beans
19 ounces chickpeas
12 ounces corn
1 dash salt
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Saute the onion and garlic in oil until the onion becomes translucent, or about 5 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin and cayenne and cook for about a minute, being careful not to let the spices burn.
  • Add diced tomatoes and barbeque sauce (if using) and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cans of beans and corn.
  • Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes, adding salt and tabasco sauce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 613.7, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 18.7

THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound extra-lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

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

BUSH'S THREE BEAN CHILI



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Make and share this Bush's Three Bean Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rayna_reagon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs lean ground beef
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
1 small green pepper (chopped)
2 (16 ounce) cans bush's dark red kidney beans
2 (16 ounce) cans bush's pinto beans
2 (16 ounce) cans bush's black beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
shredded cheese (to garnish)
sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in heavy dutch oven or soup pot.
  • Add chili powder while browning and mix in well.
  • Add onion and pepper to meat and brown for 2 minutes.
  • Drain off excess grease.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except for cheese and sour cream.
  • Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve with shredded cheese and dollop of sour cream.

Tips:

  • Use dried beans instead of canned beans for a more flavorful and cost-effective option.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of beans to add different textures and flavors to the chili.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, celery, and bell peppers, to the chili for added nutrition and flavor.
  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground sausage for a more flavorful chili.
  • Season the chili to taste with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chili with toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Craig's Three-Bean Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of three different types of beans, ground beef and sausage, and a variety of spices creates a complex and satisfying dish. This chili is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, Craig's Three-Bean Chili is sure to please everyone at the table.

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