Three-Bean Chili

Three-Bean Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili loaded with three types of beans, tomatoes, and warming spices.

⏱ 45 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 35 min cookEasyServes 6American

Ingredients

  • •2 tablespoons olive oil
  • •1 large onion, diced
  • •3 cloves garlic, minced
  • •1 pound ground beef
  • •2 tablespoons chili powder
  • •1 teaspoon cumin
  • •1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • •1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • •1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • •1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • •1 cup beef broth (gluten-free)
  • •to taste Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. 2Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. 3Stir in chili powder and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add crushed tomatoes, all three beans, and beef broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  5. 5Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, optionally topped with sour cream, cheese, or fresh cilantro.

💡 Slow cooker: cook LOW 5–6 hours, or HIGH 2–3 hours, adding any greens, dairy or fresh herbs in the last 15 minutes.

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