Best 9 Mexican Bean N Barley Chili Recipes

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Mexican bean and barley chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This chili is packed with beans, barley, and vegetables, and it is simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. The best recipe for Mexican bean and barley chili will use fresh ingredients and will have a good balance of flavors. The chili should be hearty and filling, but it should not be too heavy or greasy. It should also have a bit of a kick, but it should not be too spicy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN BEAN 'N' BARLEY CHILI



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Chili powder adds just the right amount of "heat" to this filling, fast and fabulous vegetarian meal idea from Lana Day in Bloomington, Indiana. It's one easy, cold-weather recipe the whole family will warm to...and it feeds a bunch!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 each medium green and sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in peppers; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN-STYLE BEEF AND BEAN CHILI



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Channel the flavors of mole into this meaty chili with cinnamon and cocoa powder.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
4 cloves unpeeled garlic
2 poblano chiles
1 onion, quartered
1 serrano chile
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 3-pound piece beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
One 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably Mexican lager-style
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
Diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, cilantro leaves, Cotija cheese and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Spread the tomatoes, garlic, poblanos, onion, and Serrano chile out on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, flipping until charred on all sides, about 3 minutes for the garlic and 10 minutes for the rest of the vegetables. Cool slightly and then core the tomatoes, stem the chiles and peel the garlic. Transfer all of the charred vegetables to a blender and pulse into coarse sauce.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper and working in batches, add the beef the oil and cook until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer the meat to a large plate as it is browned.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, flour, oregano, chipotle powder and cinnamon to the pan drippings and whisk to make a paste. Stir in the beer and 2 cups water. Return the meat to the Dutch oven along with the collected juices, the tomato-pepper mixture and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the beans bring back to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick, about 1 1/2 hours more. Stir in the cocoa powder and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve with diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, cilantro leaves, Cotija cheese and lime wedges.

MEXICAN BLACK BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield about 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds black beans, dry
2 quarts water
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped plus 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 quart chili sauce
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 bunches cilantro, chopped
3 cups water or vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Boil the black beans in water with onions, 1/2 cup green peppers, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper. Add additional water if needed. Cook beans until slightly tender, then add the 1/4 cup green pepper and remaining ingredients and simmer approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add water as necessary for consistency.

MEXICAN CHORIZO BLACK BEAN CHILI



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A spicy take on chili with Mexican chorizo. Top with Cheddar cheese and sour cream. I also like to make up some cornbread to serve with this.

Provided by Jenn Seda

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (4 ounce) links Mexican chorizo sausage, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with oregano and basil
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 pinch chipotle chile powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, saute chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chorizo to the pot with the onions. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, bell pepper, and chile powder; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1860.2 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

BARLEY BEAN CHILI



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Most folks have heard of barley soup, but this barley chili takes them by surprise. My variation features a delectable combination of beans and seasonings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook barley according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add barley and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

BEAN AND BARLEY CHILI WITH CILANTRO SOUR CREAM



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You can get this southwest-inspired chili simmering in just 10 minutes. It uses Old El Paso® salsa, Progresso® beans and Muir Glen® organic tomatoes and has a tasty sour cream topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in barley, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Stir in beans and salsa. Cook about 30 minutes longer or until barley is tender.
  • In small bowl, mix sour cream and cilantro until blended. Serve chili topped with cilantro sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 17 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1 1/3 Cups), Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN BLACK-BEAN CHILI



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Make and share this Mexican Black-Bean Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by brewabel

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 crushed garlic cloves
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
6 tablespoons fat free sour cream
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add first 3 ingredients (onion, pepper, beef).
  • Cook until browned, stirring to crumble.
  • Drain well.
  • Return meat mixture to pan.
  • Add broth and next 8 ingredients (broth through beans).
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle chili into soup bowls.
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro.

CHILI WITH RICE AND BARLEY



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My husband and I put this together and mixed some long time standbys and some new ideas, and it was fabulous. It was the most amazing chili we have ever made and we are chili lovers. And it will freeze fabulously. Please give it a try!

Provided by Lisa A

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ground beef
½ (16 ounce) package bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, divided, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground paprika
salt and ground ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 ½ (29 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (29 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup barley
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, bacon, and onion in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, garlic, sugar, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are translucent, about 2 more minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, barley, white rice, and remaining red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring periodically and tasting to adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.8 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1509.7 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

DELICIOUS CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI



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This is a nice hearty meal that goes together very quickly. You can see how easy this recipe is to adjust for your family's "spicy" tolerance. None of these ingredients are ever really "optional" here. I tend to add more garlic and some cayenne if there aren't any kids eating. You can use the seasoned varieties of the beans, tomatoes, or anything else. I love Rotel. I serve with some warmed pitas or tortillas.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can canned corn, undrained
3 cups chicken breasts, cooked and diced
cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, tomatoes, salsa, broth, barley, water, chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans, corn and chicken; increase heat until chili comes to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
  • If chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.
  • Top each bowl of chili with a little shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 875, Carbohydrate 54.3, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 5.7, Protein 11.8

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight. This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili more flavor and texture. Some good options include pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
  • Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked beans will become mushy.
  • Use a good quality chili powder. This is the key ingredient in any chili recipe. Look for a chili powder that is made with a variety of chili peppers and has a good balance of heat and 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 liking.

Conclusion:

Mexican bean and barley chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans and barley. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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