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three bean chili

(1 rating)
MichiganMan avatar
Recipe by
Gary G
@MichiganMan
Cheboygan, MI

Here is my scaled down chili recipe. Not too spicy, it has just the right kick. After making several experimental batches, this one turned out best.

(1 rating)
yield 10 -15
prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For three bean chili

  • 1-1/2 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1 md
    onion, diced
  • 1 sm
    green pepper, diced
  • 4 stick
    celery ribs, sliced
  • 4 oz
    green chiles, mild, chopped
  • 1 can
    tomatoes, 14oz canned diced
  • 1 can
    kidney beans, canned with liquid
  • 1 can
    pinto beans, canned with liquid
  • 1 can
    black beans, canned with liquid
  • 1 c
    water or v-8 juice (original or hot and spicy)
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce, canned 14 ounces
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp
    seasoning salt
  • 1 md
    jalapenos, fresh, rinsed and left whole

How To Make three bean chili

  • 1
    Brown and drain meat, add only liquid from beans. reserve beans for later.
  • 2
    Add remaining ingredients (except beans). "float" jalapeno on top for a touch of heat, and added flavor. be careful not to break jalapenos during cooking and stirring, as this will cause more heat. For a bolder version, add 1/2 to a whole finely diced jalapeno.
  • 3
    Cook on high for 20 minutes, stirring often, then reduce to simmer for 2 hours while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking/burning
  • 4
    After 2 hours of simmering and stirring, stir in all the beans, if too thick, add small amounts of water (or v-8), and simmer another 15-20 minutes,
  • 5
    Serve with any of the following; shredded cheese, finely diced onion, dollop of sour cream, crackers, tabasco
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