Recipe

Three Bean Chili

Three Bean Chili

Photo by BlueKaleRoad

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chili
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    BlueKaleRoad's Notes:

    We love chili in our house! When we're in the mood for a vegetarian one this spicy, hearty bean chili hits the spot. Top it with green onions, cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Serves 6-8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

4 cloves garlic, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

2 jalapenos, sliced in half and seeds removed (or more to taste) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons good quality chili powder (I use Penzey's medium spice) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon paprika Ask a question about this ingredient

4 teaspoons ground cumin Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1 12 ounce bottle of beer (I use a dark beer, such as Guinness) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved Ask a question about this ingredient

1 6 ounce can tomato paste Ask a question about this ingredient

6 15 ounce cans beans (a combination of black, pinto and kidney), drained and rinsed Ask a question about this ingredient

Chopped green onions for serving Ask a question about this ingredient

Sour cream for serving Ask a question about this ingredient

Shredded cheddar cheese for serving Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, pepper and salt. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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  2. Pour in the beer, and add the tomatoes, the juices, tomato paste and beans. Stir and cook until it just starts to bubble. Partially cover the pot, lower heat to very low and let simmer for about an hour.

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  3. Stir a few times to make sure it does not stick to the bottom. If you prefer the chili to be thicker, uncover for the last 10 minutes or so.

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  4. Serve with green onions, sour cream, cheese or other favorite garnishes.

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6 Comments on Three Bean Chili

Buddhacat Reply

Love the beer and the cocoa! Looks great! Did you bring back any recipes from Australia?

Fb Reply

Thank you, SKK! I did bring back recipes - a lovely cookbook I couldn't resist plus a couple of magazines with terrific summer ideas. I hope all is well with you. :)

Fb Reply

Thank you, sdebrango!

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

I love the addition of the beer, BKR. Great idea!

Fb Reply

Thanks so much, ChezSuzanne!

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

Yum, delicious, the picture is absolutely enticing too.

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