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three bean chili

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Victoria Fincher
@CaptainMommy
Idyllwild, CA

Tonight was my first time making chili, so it was certainly a learning experience! I got the recipe on this site, and even with modifications it was MUCH too spicy for my fiance and small children! So this is my adapted recipe to suit my family's tastes. :)

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For three bean chili

  • 2 can
    (15oz size) black beans
  • 2 can
    (15oz size) red kidney beans
  • 2 can
    (15oz size) pinto beans
  • 2 can
    (7oz size) diced tomato & green chile
  • 2 can
    (small) tomato paste
  • 28 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 2
    red bell peppers, diced
  • 1
    yellow onion, diced
  • 14 oz
    diced green chiles
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 3 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 c
    water
  • 2 can
    sweet corn

How To Make three bean chili

  • 1
    Drain & rinse beans & corn. Set aside.
  • 2
    In large stock pot: sautee onions, garlic & bell pepper in 1 tbsp oil.
  • 3
    Add tomato sauce, tomato paste & 2 cups water. Stir.
  • 4
    Add spices. Mix well.
  • 5
    Add diced tomato & green chile - include liquids. Add green chiles. Stir.
  • 6
    Add beans, mix well. Move to crock pot & cook on low for 4 hours.
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