3 Bean Chili

Servings: people

Calories: 541cal

Prepare the seasoning by measuring all seasoning ingredients into the same bowl and mix together with a fork.
2 Tablespoons flour, 4 Tablespoons dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Brown ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink. Drain off fat from ground beef and return beef to pan.
2 pounds ground beef
Add the tomatoes and seasoning mix and stir to combine. Stir in the beans and the broth. Add enough of the water to make it easy to stir.
30 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes, 15 ounces dark red kidney beans, 15 ounces black beans, 15 ounces white kidney beans, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup beef broth
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If mixture becomes too thick, add more of the water and continue simmering until warmed through.

5 from 41 votes

There are many ways to change up the spices, the seasoning recipe is just a great starter! Try adding green bell peppers and diced onion, and for more heat toss in diced jalapenos.
Serve with my delicious sweet cornbread slathered in butter and honey.
If you prefer a yeast bread with your chili, our favorite is this Italian bread recipe.
I drain my beans but I don’t rinse them. You can rinse them if you are concerned about the added sodium.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50