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Easy Three Bean Chili

This Easy Three Bean Chili is hearty and comforting, easy to fix and full of robust flavors. Easily make it on the stove or in the crock pot and end your day with a cozy and warm bowl of chili!
Course: Main Course, Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, heaping
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can red kidney bean, drained and rinsed
  • 2- 15 oz cans chili beans, mild or medium sauce
  • 15 oz can stewed tomatoes, or diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained or fresh mushrooms
  • 2- 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Stove Top Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven or soup pot, brown beef and onions together until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Stir in the chili powder.
  • Add the remaining ingredients: beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, beef broth, salt and pepper. Stir it together.
  • Bring the chili to a low bubble and then reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for 15-20 minutes up to 1 hour, stirring often.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Crock Pot Method

  • In a skillet brown the beef and onions until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Stir in the chili powder.
  • Add the beef and onions to a 6 quart crock pot.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, beef broth, salt and pepper. Stir it together.
  • Cover and cook the chili on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.7g | Protein: 25.8g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 1223mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5.3g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 11mg
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