Best 6 Hearty Five Bean Chili Recipes

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**Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary experience with our diverse collection of five-bean chili recipes. These delectable dishes, brimming with a symphony of textures and tastes, are a perfect way to warm your soul on a chilly day or gather your loved ones around the dinner table. From classic chili con carne to vegetarian and vegan variations, this article offers a recipe for every palate and dietary preference.**

**1. Classic Five-Bean Chili:** Dive into the timeless flavors of a traditional chili con carne, featuring a chorus of beans, ground beef, and a medley of spices. Discover the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of heat and depth in every spoonful.

**2. Vegetarian Five-Bean Chili:** Embark on a meatless journey with this vegetarian chili, where a vibrant blend of beans, vegetables, and aromatic herbs take center stage. Learn how to create a rich and satisfying chili that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

**3. Vegan Five-Bean Chili:** Experience the power of plants in this vegan chili, where beans, lentils, and vegetables unite to create a symphony of flavors. Discover the art of crafting a hearty and flavorful chili without compromising on taste or texture.

**4. Slow-Cooker Five-Bean Chili:** Let the slow cooker do the work for you with this convenient recipe. Toss in all your ingredients, set it, and forget it. Return to a home filled with the enticing aroma of chili, ready to warm your belly and hearts.

**5. Instant Pot Five-Bean Chili:** Harness the magic of the Instant Pot to whip up a quick and easy chili. With just a few button clicks, you can enjoy a piping hot bowl of chili in a fraction of the time, without sacrificing any of the flavor.

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

HEARTY BEEF & BEAN CHILI



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The slow cooker makes this chili ideal for entertaining. A few minutes of prep and then it cooks away while you can attend to other party details. Your guests will really enjoy this nicely seasoned hearty dish.-Jan Wagner-Cuda, Deer Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
6 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

5-BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 3 quarts chili

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound ground chuck
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably Mexican style
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken up with your hands
3 cups beef stock or canned, low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 cups great northern beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained pinto beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained kidney beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained navy beans
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Sour cream, grated Cheddar and chopped green onions, for garnishing, optional

Steps:

  • In a cast iron pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the meat until well browned, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, coriander, and cinnamon, and cook until vegetables are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the bay leaves, tomatoes, and stock; bring the mixture to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add all of the beans, stir to combine, and continue to cook another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the flavors have come together and the chili has a nice, thick consistency. Add the cilantro, taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped green onions, if desired.

HEARTY BLACK BEAN CHILI



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Featuring beans, ground beef and chicken, this chili is perfect for those with big appetites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried black beans
1 pound ground beef
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
2-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the beef, chicken and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; mix well., Add beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with cheese and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

HEARTY GROUND BEEF CHILI



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After searching through several recipes, I decided to put this recipe together by using my favorite ingredients. The resulting ground beef chili is flavorful and hearty. It's excellent when served with homemade cornbread.

Provided by Krysie

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can light red beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
3 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons white vinegar
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, light red beans, dark red beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, and chili powder into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until chili has started to thicken, about 1 hour. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Garnish with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1001.6 mg, Sugar 5 g

FIVE-BEAN CHILLI



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Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it's full of nutritious, filling veg

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1½ tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , sliced
2 peppers , sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp hot smoked paprika
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can mixed beans , drained
400g can black beans , drained
pinch of sugar
250g brown rice
½ small bunch coriander , chopped
soured cream or guacamole, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a casserole dish and fry the onion and peppers for 10 mins over a medium heat until the onion is golden brown. Add the garlic and spices, and fry for 1 min. Pour in the tomatoes, both cans of beans, 50ml water, then add the sugar and season. Simmer, stirring regularly, for 15-20 mins until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Serve the chilli on the rice and scatter over the coriander. Top with a spoonful of soured cream, or guacamole, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

HEARTY FIVE BEAN CHILI



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I concocted this recipe while on Weight Watchers. It is very low in fat, and full of fiber! It freezes well too. I keep it in individual servings in the freezer for quick healthy lunches at work. My family LOVES it! Hope yours will too! All ingredients are 'CORE' foods!

Provided by LexiRosco

Categories     Beans

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
15 ounces tomato sauce
15 ounces low sodium beef broth
15 ounces black beans
15 ounces light kidney beans
15 ounces dark red kidney beans
15 ounces navy beans
15 ounces pinto beans
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, add oil, onion, and jalapeno. Saute over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 more minutes.
  • Add hamburger to pot with sautéed onion mixture. Cook until burger is done. Approx 15 minutes. *** If you use the 95% lean burger, there shouldn't be a need to drain.
  • Next, add tomatoes, sauce, and broth.
  • Drain and rinse all beans, and add to pot. Add spices, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 35.1, Sodium 715.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 28.2

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans in your chili gives it a more complex flavor and texture. Some good beans to use include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and cannellini beans.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the chili helps to bring out their flavor and make them more tender. Be sure to cook the vegetables until they are softened, but not browned.
  • Use a good quality chili powder: The chili powder is one of the most important ingredients in chili, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a chili powder that is made with a variety of chili peppers and has a deep, rich flavor.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the chili for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, onions, and jalapeños.

Conclusion:

This hearty five-bean chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of beans, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying chili that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this hearty five-bean chili a try!

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