Best 20 Three Bean Chili Recipes

THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, garlic, and salt, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomatoes, and water and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Drain beans, reserving liquid, and rinse under cold water. Add beans and 3/4 cup reserved liquid to chili and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Top each serving with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro (if using).

THREE-BEAN CHILI

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.

VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in large heavy pot over medium-high. Cook salsa, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and garlic powder, stirring, until fragrant and slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add black, pinto, and kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are blended and chili is thickened, about 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Pour oil into a medium skillet to a depth of 1/2". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F. Working in 2 batches, fry tortilla strips, turning occasionally, until crisp and pale golden, about 2 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to a paper towel-lined plate or rimmed baking sheet to drain; immediately season with salt.
• Ladle chili into bowls. Top with crispy tortilla strips and jalapeños, if using.
• Do Ahead
• Chili can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

SPICY THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute the peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, chili powder, cumin and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. , Stir in refried beans; simmer 10 minutes longer. Garnish each serving with 2 teaspoons each of cheese and green onions.

SLOW-COOKER EASY THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except the Tabasco (if using) and the ground beef to the slow-cooker/Crock Pot. Stir. Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. Taste and add Tabasco if desired. If serving an all-vegan chili, skip to "Serve with toppings."
• In a medium or large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat with a little salt and pepper for flavor, if you wish. Drain off any fat. Add five cups of the chili to the browned ground beef. Stir, continuing the medium heat, and heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.
• In a medium or large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium heat with a little salt and pepper for flavor, if you wish. Drain off any fat. Add to the chili in the Crock Pot either at the beginning of the cooking process or near the end.
• Serve with assorted toppings such as diced avocado, fresh cilantro, chopped onions, sour cream (or vegan sour cream), grated cheddar or jack cheese (or vegan cheese), and some Tabasco or Tapatio sauce.

THREE BEAN SLOW BURN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, combine garlic, onion, habanero peppers, chili beans, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salsa, chili powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer.
• While soup is heating, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until brown. Drain excess fat, then stir beef into soup pot. Simmer, covered, until flavors are well blended, about 1 hour.

BEEF & THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Sprinkle beef with chili powder. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef and onion in batches. , Meanwhile, in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine beans, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, jalapenos, brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin. Stir in beef, onion and drippings., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. If desired, serve with sour cream.

MEATY THREE-BEAN CHILI

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.

BEST EVER THREE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
• Add cumin and chili powder to pan to toast.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
• Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes.
• Serve in bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

SIRLOIN THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook 1 pound of beef at a time in oil, stirring occasionally, until brown; remove from Dutch oven.
• Add onion and bell pepper to Dutch oven. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except beef.
• Cover and cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in beef. Cook uncovered 3 to 8 minutes or until beef is tender.

VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, and chipotle, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, beans, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour.
• Discard bay leaf. Add Swiss chard, and cook, uncovered, until mixture has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro. Garnish with avocado and cilantro sprigs, and serve with lime.

SLOW-COOKER THREE-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, stir together all ingredients except sour cream, cheese and cilantro.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro.

ZIPPY THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms and peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes and taco seasoning. , Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

SPICY THREE-BEAN PANTRY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste and cook, smearing and stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula or flat-edged wooden spoon, until dark and aromatic, about 90 seconds. Add the chipotle, chili powder and oregano, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the salsa and 1 1/4 cup water. Stir in the beans and hominy. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan with a lid. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Remove the chili from the heat, stir in the cider vinegar and let stand 1 minute. Fluff the rice with a fork, divide it among 6 serving bowls and top with the chili. Serve with pickled jalapenos and tortilla chips, if desired.

THREE-BEAN INSTANT POT® BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil and add onion, bell pepper, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until onion is soft and translucent and bell pepper has softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef. Cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard extra grease from pot. Turn off Instant Pot®.
• Stir in kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, cumin, and paprika. Close and lock the lid.
• Select Chili mode; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and tomato sauce in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.

THREE BEAN AWARD WINNING CHILI

Steps:

• add salt, black pepper, garlic powder to ground beef and cook with onions and red/green peppers in dutch oven.
• drain excess grease.
• add balance of ingredients.
• cover and simmer for 90 minutes or more.
• serve with toppings.

THREE-BEAN VEGGIE CHILI

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery and green pepper; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic and seasonings; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and bulgur is tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with cheese.

EASY THREE BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Spray a large nonstick pot with cooking spray.
• (Or use oil for sauteing.) Add green pepper, onion and garlic.
• Saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot in soup bowls.

BUSH'S THREE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in heavy dutch oven or soup pot.
• Add chili powder while browning and mix in well.
• Add onion and pepper to meat and brown for 2 minutes.
• Drain off excess grease.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except for cheese and sour cream.
• Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
• Serve with shredded cheese and dollop of sour cream.