Best 5 Three Bean Chili With Polenta Crust Recipes

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**Indulge in a hearty and flavorful Three-Bean Chili with a crispy Polenta Crust, a delectable Vegan Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie, and a classic Vegetarian Chili, all in one article. These hearty and wholesome recipes offer a variety of options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike.**

**The Three-Bean Chili with Polenta Crust is a delightful combination of tender beans, aromatic spices, and a golden polenta crust that adds a delightful crunch. The Vegan Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie features a savory filling of mushrooms, lentils, and vegetables topped with a creamy mashed potato crust. For a more traditional option, the Vegetarian Chili is a classic dish bursting with flavors, made with a mix of beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices.**

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

THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI



Three Bean and Beef Chili image

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

VEGETARIAN THREE-BEAN CHILI



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Achieve all the flavors of slow-simmered chili in just 30 minutes with the help of a few pantry staples.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Dinner     Chili     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Bean     Vegetarian     Salsa     Cumin     Oregano     Tomato     Tortillas     Vegan     Jalapeño

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup mild or medium chunky corn and tomato salsa (not corn and black bean salsa, which usually has a puréed bean base)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15-ounce) can puréed tomatoes or tomato sauce
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/4 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper
2 (5-6") corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4"-wide strips
Sliced pickled jalapeños (for serving; optional)
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

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.

THREE BEAN BURNT END CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 8h20m

Yield 40 to 50 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Whole brisket, about 9 pounds
Kosher salt, enough to cover the brisket
Woodyard Original Sauce
Three Bean Chili, recipe follows
10 pounds ground beef
2 large white onions, diced
4 ounces chili powder (8 tablespoons)
6 ounces ground cumin (12 tablespoons)
4 ounces cayenne (8 tablespoons)
6 ounces paprika (12 tablespoons)
1 (64-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (64-ounce) can red beans, rinsed and drained
1 (64-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (64-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (64-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat a smoker or grill to medium.
  • Season fleshy side of the brisket with kosher salt.
  • Sear the fleshy side of brisket on the grill, close to the coals for about 10 to 15 minutes. Flip the brisket and lightly sear the fatty side until a red-orange crust is formed. Raise the brisket to a higher level of the grill and continue to cook over indirect heat until fork tender. Transfer the brisket to a cutting board.
  • Separate the flat and the point with a sharp butchers knife. Remove the point while still hot and put the point and the flat back on the grill, taking care not to scorch the meat. Continue cooking until most of the fat has rendered or liquefied, about 15 minutes. Remove it from the grill and trim off the fat and any burned portions. The grain in the point runs in several different directions so care needs to be taken when slicing. Slice the meat on an angle, between 3/8 to 1/2-inch thick, until the entire point is sliced. Begin chopping those slices at a 90 degree angle to attain the desired size chunks of the points. Put the chunks into a pan and add about 6 ounces of Woodyard Original Sauce, per pound of meat, then put the pan back on grill. Leave uncovered to allow it to smoke until a glaze is formed on the surface. Remove the pan from the grill and allow meat to rest and set, about 20 to 30 minutes. Ready to add to the Three Bean Chili.
  • Put the beef into a large roasting pan and put it on the smoker. Smoke the meat until a firm crust forms, roughly 40 minutes. Remove it from the grill and add it to your favorite skillet over medium heat to begin browning.
  • In another large skillet over medium heat add the diced onions. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne and paprika. Cook until the mixture is well blended, then add the smoked ground beef. Brown the mixture until fully cooked. Add the black beans, red beans and red kidney beans with diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes to a large stock pot and mix well. Add the ground beef mixture and stir until combined. Cover and simmer for roughly 1 hour.
  • Ready to serve up!
  • Serve the chili as a base with the desired amount of burnt ends on top and add your favorite fixin's, such as corn chips, sour cream, jalapenos, red onions and/or shredded cheese.

SLOW COOKER 3-BEAN CHILI



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This is so easy and so tasty. Freezes great for meals later in the week. If you want it a little thinner add an extra can of tomato sauce. Also the green chiles are not hot but add a wonderful flavor, so don't be afraid of them.

Provided by lmyrato

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (20 ounce) package 93%-lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • Cook and stir turkey in a large skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, onion, green chilies, chili powder, garlic, oregano, and cumin with the turkey in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 877.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

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.

Tips:

  • Prep the Beans: For best results, soak the dried beans overnight before using. This will help to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
  • Use Homemade Vegetable Broth: Using homemade vegetable broth imparts richer flavors to your chili. However, if using store-bought broth, choose a low-sodium option to control the saltiness.
  • Customize Your Beans: Feel free to adjust the types of beans used in the chili. For instance, you could replace kidney beans with black beans or Great Northern beans.
  • Spice it Up: If you like a spicy chili, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste. However, start with a small amount and adjust as desired to avoid overwhelming the flavors.
  • Garnish Generously: When serving the chili, don't forget to garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.

Conclusion:

The Three-Bean Chili with Polenta Crust is a hearty and satisfying meal that combines the goodness of beans, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce. The polenta crust adds a unique and delicious twist, making it a perfect dish for a comforting dinner or a potluck gathering. With its customizable ingredients and simple preparation, this chili is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and indulge in this delectable chili experience!

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