This three-bean chili is perfect to enjoy cuddled up under a blanket by the fire! It’s the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day!
Chili is one of the fall and winter dishes that you can’t go wrong with! Whether you like it with a bite or a more on the mild side (that’s me), it’s pure comfort food! I love how the aroma fills the house as it simmers and remember many winters where we enjoyed many family dinners together.
Growing up it was always treat with cheddar cheese and corn bread. I remember when we were in college, some friends of our proposing that we add sour cream. I thought that was the craziest idea, but it ended up being delicious! Now it’s a staple when I’m serving chili in my home.
Tell me, how do you like your chili? With fritos? Cheese and sour cream? Hot or Mild?
Three-Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 can 16 ounces pinto or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15.5 ounces fava, lime or butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15.5 ounces chick-pea (garbanzo), rinsed and drained
- 1 can 14.5 ounces tomatoes, diced or crushed
- 1 can 15 ounces Spanish style tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato chili sauce or ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Heat oil in large pan or Dutch oven. Add beef or turkey, onion and garlic; cook over high heat, stirring to break up large pieces, until beef loses it's pink color.
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Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil; reduce heat.
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Cover, stirring occasionally. Simmer 1-1/2 hours until meat is tender and flavors have blended.
I usually double the recipe and freeze as necessary!
It’s incredibly delicious and super easy to make.
Guess what’s simmering on my stove right now? {wink}. Enjoy!
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Melissa says
11/01/2013 at 11:40 amI love chili! This sounds delicious!!
Kelly Rowe says
11/03/2013 at 7:27 pmThanks Melissa! I hope you’ll give it try. 🙂 Have a great week. xo.
Denise @ Go Cheap or Go Home says
11/01/2013 at 2:55 pmI made chili yesterday; I think it is our new Halloween night Chili. I accidentally opened a can of pinto beans instead of kidney, so we had kidney, pinto and black- a three bean chili by accident. I love mine with tortilla chips or fritos and Greek Yogurt instead of Sour Cream
Kelly Rowe says
11/03/2013 at 7:26 pmThanks for stopping by Denise! I’m going to have to give the tortilla chips/fritos and greek yogurt…sounds interesting and I like to shake things up. 🙂 xo.
Liz says
11/01/2013 at 3:11 pmNice recipe. Thanks Kelly. Have a great weekend.
Kelly Rowe says
11/03/2013 at 7:28 pmThanks for stopping by Liz. Have a wonderful week. xo.
Tisa says
11/01/2013 at 3:55 pmThis is on my stove now. 🙂 added one more can of Tom sauce cuz I like it saucy. Hopefully my 2 yr old will eat it!
Kelly Rowe says
11/03/2013 at 7:30 pmThanks for giving the recipe a try Tisa! Wish I was there to enjoy a bowl! Have a great week. HUGS.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
11/01/2013 at 5:18 pmThis sounds so delicious Kelly! I am making my favorite cornbread tonight and now I wish I had this chili to go with it!! Pinning!
Kelly Rowe says
11/03/2013 at 7:32 pmIt’s delicious…that’s for sure Claire. 🙂 Thanks for the pin. Have a GREAT week! xo.
madetobeamomma says
11/02/2013 at 4:38 pmLooks delicious!!
Kelly Rowe says
11/03/2013 at 7:35 pmThanks for stopping by. Hope you give the chili a try. 🙂 xo.
kris says
11/03/2013 at 7:11 pmyum! chili is a winter favorite! thanks for sharing. LOVE the photos. 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
11/03/2013 at 7:36 pmThanks for stopping by and loving on my recipe! Have a great week. HUGS.
Deb @ Kneaded Creations says
11/05/2013 at 9:58 pmHi Kelly! Bean soup is just one of those things that makes fall my favorite season- especially if I have cornbread with it! just popping over from the Marvelous Mondays Link Party. I have pinned, liked and tweeted, and g+-ed. I would love it if you would drop by my site at http://www.kneadedcreations.com for a short visit! I will look forward to seeing you there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
11/07/2013 at 6:08 pmI’m all about chilis, soups, and stews at this time of year. Perfect one-pot meal! I like mine with sour cream, cheese, chopped green onions, and sometimes a slice or two of pickled jalapeno!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
11/07/2013 at 10:33 pmWhat a fun chili bowl! Chili is one of the reasons I can tolerate winter, love this!
Kelly Rowe says
11/07/2013 at 10:54 pmThanks so much, Brenda! Here’s to winter and chili. xo
Chasing the Donkey says
11/08/2013 at 7:23 amThis sounds so easy! Thanks heaps.
Kelly Rowe says
11/08/2013 at 2:56 pmThanks so much for stopping by! I hope you’ll try it. Have a GREAT weekend. xo.
cheeriosandlattes1 says
11/15/2013 at 4:16 pmThis looks delicious Kelly! I am loving your cheese basket in your pictures too! Love it! 🙂
Thao@ingoodflavor says
10/17/2014 at 5:38 pmThis looks great! I’m trying to figure out what I want for dinner tonight and a large bowl of this chili would make me very happy.