Best 6 Three Bean Christmas Chili Recipes

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During the holiday season, warmth and comfort are essential, and a great way to achieve this is with a hearty and festive dish. "Three Bean Christmas Chili" is a perfect choice for a cozy holiday meal. This delightful chili boasts a fragrant blend of spices, a medley of beans, and the iconic flavors of the Christmas season. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply seeking a cozy and flavorful meal, our carefully curated recipes for "Three Bean Christmas Chili" offer a range of options to satisfy every taste. From traditional to modern variations, our collection features recipes that utilize fresh ingredients, heartwarming spices, and creative twists to create an unforgettable holiday dining experience.

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

THREE-BEAN CHRISTMAS CHILI



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Enhance ordinary chili with three types of beans and colorful bell peppers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) 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 Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Into 4-quart Dutch oven, pour can of tomatoes; break up tomatoes with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except sour cream, salsa and cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 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 60 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

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

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

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.

THREE BEAN SLOW BURN CHILI



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I threw this together on a cold day when I was itching for some chili. The spice measurements are approximate. I start out with 1/8 cup and go from there. It cooks up fast and gets better when stored in the fridge and reheated. Top with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Provided by JACOBS40K

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
4 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans in spicy sauce
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
4 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) jar hot salsa
⅛ cup chili powder
⅛ cup coarsely ground black pepper
⅛ cup red pepper flakes
⅛ cup ground cumin
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine garlic, onion, habanero peppers, chili beans, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salsa, chili powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer.
  • While soup is heating, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until brown. Drain excess fat, then stir beef into soup pot. Simmer, covered, until flavors are well blended, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1218 mg, Sugar 3 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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: Black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans are all great choices for this chili. You can also use other beans, such as chickpeas or navy beans, if you prefer.
  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften the beans and make them more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or vegetable broth are both good options for this chili. You can also use water, but the chili will be less flavorful.
  • Add plenty of spices: Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder are all essential spices for this dish. You can also add other spices, such as cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, or smoked paprika, to taste.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the chili.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro are all popular toppings for chili.

Conclusion:

Three-bean Christmas chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This chili is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this three-bean Christmas chili a try.

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