Best 3 Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili Recipes

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of slow cooker three bean chili. This hearty and comforting dish is packed with tender beans, savory spices, and a rich, flavorful broth that will make you crave for more. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a satisfying and wholesome meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and let's dive into the art of creating the ultimate slow cooker three bean chili experience.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER EASY THREE-BEAN CHILI

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THE Chili recipe around here. Three kinds of beans + onions, green peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, and spices bubble in the Crock Pot while you go about your day. Ground beef can go in the carnivores' portions if you like. Chili two ways=a happy home!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories Main Course

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans chili beans in sauce
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15-ounce can) black beans, drained
2 (15-ounce cans) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (crushed tomatoes are also good)
2 medium green peppers (chopped (about 3 cups chopped))
2 medium yellow onions (chopped (about 3 cups chopped))
2 medium cloves garlic (chopped)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
20 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 pound lean ground beef
2 pounds lean ground beef

Steps:

Add all ingredients except the Tabasco (if using) and the ground beef to the slow-cooker/Crock Pot. Stir. Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. Taste and add Tabasco if desired. If serving an all-vegan chili, skip to "Serve with toppings."
In a medium or large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat with a little salt and pepper for flavor, if you wish. Drain off any fat. Add five cups of the chili to the browned ground beef. Stir, continuing the medium heat, and heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.
In a medium or large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat with a little salt and pepper for flavor, if you wish. Drain off any fat. Add to the chili in the Crock Pot either at the beginning of the cooking process or near the end.
Serve with assorted toppings such as diced avocado, fresh cilantro, chopped onions, sour cream (or vegan sour cream), grated cheddar or jack cheese (or vegan cheese), and some Tabasco or Tapatio sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 255 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

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Looking for a slow-cooked vegetarian dinner? Then check out this stew loaded with Progresso™ beans, pinto beans and Muir Glen™ tomatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeño chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, stir together all ingredients except sour cream, cheese and cilantro.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 1, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

SLOW-COOKER THREE-BEAN CHILI

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You won't miss the meat in a spicy chili brimming with three kinds of beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup dried lentils (8 ounces), sorted and rinsed
1 large vegetarian vegetable or chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
1 envelope (1.25 ounces) chili seasoning mix
3 cups water
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and tomato sauce in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 19 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg

Tips:

For a vegetarian chili, omit the ground beef and add an extra can of beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans.
To make a spicy chili, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the pot.
If you like a smoky flavor, add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the pot.
For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans with a fork or potato masher.
Serve chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker three-bean chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying chili that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this slow-cooker three-bean chili a try. You won't be disappointed!