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Three Bean Chili

Three Bean Chili is an easy and family friendly recipe made with simple ingredients for a hearty, flavorful meal. It can be cooked on the stove top or in the crock pot, making it perfect for any night of the week!
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, heaping
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces red kidney bean, drained and rinsed
  • 30 ounces chili beans (2-15 oz cans), mild or medium sauce
  • 15 ounces stewed tomatoes, with juices
  • 4 ounces canned sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 30 ounces tomato sauce , 2-15 oz cans
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

Stove Top Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven or soup pot, over medium-high heat brown beef and onions together until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
  • Stir in the chili powder, salt and black pepper.
  • Add the remaining ingredients: beans, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce and beef broth. Stir it together.
  • Bring the chili to a low bubble and then reduce heat to medium-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 over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
  • Stir in the chili powder, salt and black pepper.
  • Add the beef and onions to at least a 6 quart crock pot.
  • Add the beans, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato sauce and beef broth. 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: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 1030mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5mg
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