Best 4 3 Meat 3 Bean 3 Chili Chili Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful chili experience like never before!** This delectable dish, lovingly crafted with a trio of meats, a trinity of beans, and a symphony of spices, promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil three tantalizing recipes, each boasting a unique blend of ingredients and cooking techniques to satisfy every palate. From the classic 3-Meat 3-Bean Chili, a harmonious blend of ground beef, pork, and sausage, to the vegetarian-friendly 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili, bursting with the goodness of black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, and the uniquely Texan 3-Meat Texas Chili, featuring a robust combination of beef, pork, and venison, these recipes cater to every preference. Get ready to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds with this ultimate chili extravaganza!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEATY THREE-BEAN CHILI



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Meet the Cook: Doubling this recipe is automatic for me - just about everyone wants more than one bowl! If any's left, I freeze it. It's also great the second time around. -Sandra Miller, Lees Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Additional chopped onion, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, cook the sausage and beef over medium heat, until the meat is no longer pink; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set meat aside. , Saute onion, peppers and garlic in the reserved drippings for 3 minutes. Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add tomatoes, bacon and browned sausage and beef; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add all of the beans. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI



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Cook a comforting pot of Ellie Krieger's hearty Three Bean and Beef Chili recipe from Food Network, featuring black, kidney and pinto beans.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 cups (serves 8, serving size 1 1/4 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound extra-lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 15.5-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes. Stir in the beans and cook, partially covered, 20 minutes longer. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 37 milligrams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 8 grams

THREE-BEAN CHILI



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You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dark beer
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, beans, beer, chili powder and cocoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

JEN'S HEARTY THREE MEAT CHILI



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You have never had chili like this before! I am always being asked to make it for football games or just anytime friends and family get together! It is a compilation of many recipes I have tried over the years. Betcha' you've never had chili like this before!

Provided by jen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
½ onion, chopped
1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer
2 cups water
¼ cup chili powder, or to taste
¼ teaspoon red pepper
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain; place sausage in a pot large enough to hold all ingredients. In same skillet, cook and stir onion with ground beef over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are tender; drain and add to the large pot.
  • In same skillet, cook and stir stew beef over medium heat until browned. Without draining, pour stew beef into the large pot.
  • Pour tomatoes, beer, and water into the pot with meats. Stir in chili powder, red pepper, white pepper, sugar, and cinnamon. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Simmer until stew beef is very tender, at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed. If you prefer a thicker chili, thicken as needed with tomato paste. If using kidney beans, add them 10 minutes before serving, just in time to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 140.8 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 804.5 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different meats: You can use ground beef, pork, or even turkey in your chili. Each type of meat will give the chili a different flavor.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables will add sweetness, flavor, and nutrients to your chili. Some good options include onions, peppers, and carrots.
  • Use a good quality chili powder: This is the most important ingredient in your chili, so make sure you use a good one. Look for a chili powder that is made with 100% chili peppers and has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Season your chili to taste: Chili is a dish that can be easily customized to your own taste. Add more chili powder, cumin, or salt and pepper until you reach the desired flavor.

Conclusion:

This all-in-one pot of hearty goodness is the perfect weeknight meal. It's easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is bursting with flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this 3-Meat, 3-Bean, 3-Chili Chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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