Best 7 Tex Mex Two Bean Chili Recipes

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**Tex-Mex Two-Bean Chili: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican and American Cuisines**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Tex-Mex Two-Bean Chili, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the bold spices of Mexican cuisine with the hearty comfort of American chili. This versatile recipe offers two variations to suit every palate: a classic version brimming with the warmth of chili powder, cumin, and ancho chili powder, and a smoky chipotle version that adds a touch of heat with the addition of chipotle peppers in adobo. Both variations are brimming with tender beans, juicy tomatoes, and a medley of flavorful spices, simmered to perfection for a rich and satisfying meal. Garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese, this Tex-Mex Two-Bean Chili is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TWO BEAN BEEF CHILI



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Easy two bean beef chili is a quick and easy recipe that your family will love. It's so hearty and is full of great Tex-Mex flavor.

Provided by Lisa Hitzeman

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 15 oz can chili beans, do not drain
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 to 3 tbsp chili powder, depending on how spicy you want it to be
1 tbsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, more if you want it spicier
1 tsp dried oregano
sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado - optional for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Once hot, add ground beef and start breaking it up with a spoon.
  • After the beef is broken up and is starting to brown, add the onion and garlic.
  • Continue cooking until beef is cooked through and the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Stir in both cans of beans and the crushed tomatoes.
  • Add salt, pepper and the spices, stirring until well combined.
  • Bring mixture to a bubble.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 73 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1913 grams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

TEX-MEX TURKEY CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS, CORN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH



Tex-Mex Turkey Chili with Black Beans, Corn and Butternut Squash image

Easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes. Butternut squash adds a twist of sweetness to this chili.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chicken flavor bouillon powder (jar) OR tomato flavor bouillon packets
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexi-corn, drained
1 bag (12 ounces) frozen diced butternut squash, thawed
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes OR tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/3 cup ketchup
Garnishes: shredded Mexican cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges and avocado slice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in large 4 to 6-quart saucepan over medium heat and add turkey. Brown turkey for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking apart. 2. Add onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin and bouillon powder and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions soften. Stir in vegetables, tomatoes, water and ketchup. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. To serve, ladle into bowls and top with desired garnishes.

VEG-HEAD THREE-BEAN CHILI



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This Tex-Mex pleaser is another vegetarian happy medium to please meat-eaters and meat-free-ers alike.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) olive or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 cup pale beer or vegetable stock/broth
1 (32- ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can black beans
1 (14-ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne hot pepper sauce, several drops
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup spicy vegetarian refried beans
8 ounces (2 cups shredded) spicy Monterey Jack or smoked cheddar
Chopped scallions, whites and greens
Diced fresh seeded plum tomato
Blue and red corn tortilla chips or black bean tortilla chips, for dipping

Steps:

  • Over moderate heat, add oil to a deep pot and combine onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes to soften vegetables. Deglaze pan with beer or broth, add tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, and stirring to combine.
  • Season chili with cumin, chili powder, hot sauce, and salt. Thicken chili by stirring in refried beans. Simmer over low heat about 5 to 10 minutes longer, then serve up bowls of chili and top with shredded cheese, scallions, and tomatoes. Place bowls on charger plates piled with assorted tortilla chips.

HEARTY TEX-MEX CHILI



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I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It's still everyone's favorite and the go-to recipe in our family cookbook.-Martha B. Hook, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup V8 juice
1/4 cup brewed coffee
2 envelopes chili seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, water, juice, coffee and chili seasoning., Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TEX-MEX CHILI



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Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than a chili brimming with beef stew meat, plenty of beans and tasty spices. -Eric Hayes, Antioch, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings (about 4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 cup salsa verde
1 envelope chili seasoning
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced jalapeno or fresno peppers and additional salsa verde

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, salsa verde and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Garnish each serving with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Garnish with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEAN & CHEESE BURRITOS W/ TEX-MEX CHILI SAUCE



Bean & Cheese Burritos W/ Tex-Mex Chili Sauce image

I'm addicted to Tex Mex, and it's slowly but surely clogging my arteries. I'm told these are called "wet burritos," although I have yet to find a Tex Mex restaurant that calls them that. Anyhow, here's my lower in fat version of a dish I simply can't live without. You can use pre-prepared beans and rice or give it your own flair by making them from scratch. Add or omit ingredients as you like to create your own perfect burrito!

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 burritos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups fat-free refried beans
1 1/2 cups Spanish rice
1 1/4 cups low-fat cheddar cheese (separated) or 1 1/4 cups Mexican blend cheese (separated)
2 large flour tortillas (12-inch or larger)
diced onion (optional)
shredded lettuce (optional)
diced tomatoes (optional)
canned jalapeno, sliced (optional)
low-fat sour cream (optional)
diced avocado (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Prepare sauce: Heat canola oil in saucepan; stir in flour and chili powder to form thick paste; cook 30-60 seconds.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, broth, tomato sauce, salt, & garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, & simmer 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Assemble burritos: Lay out one tortilla. Spoon 3/4 c refried beans, 3/4 c spanish rice, and 1/2 c cheese down center of tortilla.
  • To roll , fold one side over filling, parallel to filling. Fold up bottom & top then fold over other side to make a wide burrito.
  • Place seam side down in large baking dish. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for second burrito.
  • Pour sauce over burritos and top with 1/4 c cheese.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and pile on the desired toppings.
  • Burritos can be cut in half and serve 4 people, or can be served whole to two *really* hungry people.
  • And don't forget the forks!

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND TWO-BEAN CHILI



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This ground beef chili recipe with black beans and chickpeas comes from Gina Homolka's cookbook SkinnyTastes: Fast and Slow

Provided by Gina Homolka

Categories     Slow Cooker     Chili     Stew     Soup/Stew     Ground Beef     Bell Pepper     Bean     Garlic     Winter

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 25

Cumin-Cilantro Sour Cream:
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
For the chili:
2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves
Toppings:
1/2 cup grated reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped red onion
Crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Cumin-Cilantro Sour Cream:
  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro, and cumin. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the chili:
  • Set a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, using a wooden spoon to break the meat into pieces as it browns, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain all the liquid from the pan. Add the tomato paste, onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables have softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add 1 cup water, the black beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Discard the bay leaves. To serve, ladle the chili into 8 serving bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream mixture, 1 tablespoon of the cheddar, the red onion, and tortilla chips, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful chili, use a combination of dried beans and canned beans.
  • If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use water instead.
  • To make the chili more spicy, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Garnish the chili with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices before serving.
  • Serve the chili with cornbread, rice, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This Tex-Mex Two-Bean Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. The chili is packed with flavor and the two types of beans give it a hearty and satisfying texture. You can easily customize the chili to your liking by adding more or less spice, or by using different toppings.

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