Best 10 Three Bean Award Winning Chili Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating an award-winning three bean chili that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? With its robust flavors and hearty ingredients, this chili is guaranteed to impress your family and friends, whether you're gathering for a cozy dinner party, a casual potluck, or a chili cook-off. Get ready to explore a world of spices, textures, and aromas as we delve into the art of crafting the ultimate three bean chili, one that will surely secure its place as the star of your culinary repertoire.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THREE-BEAN CHILI



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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

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dark beer
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

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.

EMILY'S AWARD WINNING THREE BEAN CROCKPOT CHILI



Emily's Award Winning Three Bean Crockpot Chili image

Provided by Creative Culinary

Categories     Soups and Stews

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 33

8 oz bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
2 lbs ground beef (93% lean)
2 large white onions (diced (I diced one very finely in a food processor, and the other a bit more chunky))
2 stalks celery (diced)
3 garlic cloves (diced)
¼ green bell pepper (diced)
½ red bell pepper (diced)
1 Jalapeño (finely diced, seeds removed)
1 - 16 oz can tomato sauce
1 can Rotel tomatoes (mild)
2 - 16 oz cans diced tomatoes
1 - 7 oz can chopped green chiles
1 can red kidney beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can black beans
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 beef or chicken bouillon cube
1 Tbsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
3 Tbsp chili powder (more or less to taste)
2 Tbsp dry parsley (crumbled)
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp Salt (or more, to taste)
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp dried oregano
12 oz dark beer (I used Guinness)
Lime crema and cilantro for garnish
3/4 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 & 1/2 tsp fresh grated lime peel

Steps:

  • Saute bacon until crisp in large skillet; remove from pan and drain. Drain off all but 2 Tbsp of bacon fat. Add lean ground beef, onion, celery, garlic, green, red and jalapeno peppers and saute until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
  • Put meat and vegetable mixture into a crockpot. Crumble crisp bacon and add rest to pot with all remaining ingredients except cilantro. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours; taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams

BEST EVER THREE BEAN CHILI



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons cumin
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 (32 ounce) box low sodium chicken broth
3 (11 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn
3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon diced jalapeno
4 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellinni kidney beans, rinsed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
shredded cheddar cheese, to taste

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 AWARD WINNING CHILI



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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

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons jalapenos, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup water
cracker
shredded cheddar cheese
green onion
sour cream

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.

3 MEAT, 3 BEAN, 3 CHILI CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 pounds chuck roast, cut into small cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound fresh chorizo
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
Two 12-ounce bottles pale lager beer
One 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 guajillo chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
2 bay leaves
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup masa harina
Diced tomatoes
Cubed avocado
Grated Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pot and sear the chuck roast until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pot. Add the ground beef and chorizo and cook until browned, 7 to 8 minutes; drain off excess fat if necessary. Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno and cook for 2 minutes, then return the chuck roast back to the pot with the beer, tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Using scissors, snip the guajillo chiles into small strips. Add to the pot and bring to a boil. Mix in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaves and 2 tablespoons salt. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Add the beans to the pot. Combine the masa and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the pot. Continue to simmer until the chili thickens slightly, an additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve with fixins: diced tomatoes, cubed avocado, grated Cheddar, sour cream, lime wedges and cilantro leaves.

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

THREE-BEAN HOLIDAY CHILI



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Serve this tummy-warming fast and festive chili throughout the holidays and beyond!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 can (15 to 16 oz) butter beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
3 small red, orange or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Anaheim or jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, mix all ingredients except sour cream, salsa and cilantro. Heat to boiling, breaking up tomatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until bell peppers are tender.
  • In small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa. Serve chili with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

MEATY THREE-BEAN CHILI



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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

3/4 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Additional chopped onion, optional

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.

SARAH'S AWARD-WINNING VEGETARIAN 4-BEAN CHILI



Sarah's Award-Winning Vegetarian 4-Bean Chili image

A robust 4-bean vegetarian chili that is sure to please. The flavors and textures are complex and only get better the next day. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, or Fritos®.

Provided by sarahamidon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, or more to taste
4 cups water, divided
2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
2 cups vegetarian soy meat crumbles
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups water, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and black, kidney, and cannellini beans. Stir to combine.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup water and tomato paste in a small bowl; whisk together. Stir into the bean mixture.
  • Add vegetarian crumbles, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, lemon juice, black pepper, cumin, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Add cilantro and serve immediately, or keep over low heat until ready to serve, adding cilantro just before dishing up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1211.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

GRANDPA RON'S AWESOME THREE-BEAN CHILI



Grandpa Ron's Awesome Three-Bean Chili image

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

Tips for Making Award-Winning Three-Bean Chili:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your chili. Look for plump, ripe tomatoes, tender beans, and flavorful spices.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is all about the spices! Use a variety of spices to create a complex and flavorful dish. Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic are all essential. You can also add other spices to your taste, such as cayenne pepper for heat or paprika for smokiness.
  • Cook the chili low and slow: The longer you cook the chili, the more time the flavors will have to develop. Simmer the chili for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a truly rich and flavorful dish.
  • Add some sweetness: A touch of sweetness can help to balance out the heat and acidity of the chili. Add a little brown sugar, honey, or molasses to taste.
  • Garnish the chili with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and sliced avocado are all popular chili toppings. Get creative and add your own favorite toppings to make your chili truly unique.

Conclusion:

Three-bean chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. By following these tips, you can make an award-winning chili that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give three-bean chili a try!

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