Hearty Three-Bean Chili Recipe (One Pot Wonder) (Print Version)
Three-bean chili recipe that's thick, smoky, and incredibly satisfying. One pot, minimal cleanup, maximum flavor in just 45 minutes.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
02 -
2 large onions, diced
03 -
1 large bell pepper, diced
04 -
6 cloves garlic, minced
→ Bean Brigade
05 -
1 can kidney beans, drained
06 -
1 can black beans, drained
07 -
1 can pinto beans, drained
→ Liquid Gold
08 -
28 oz crushed tomatoes
09 -
2 cups beef broth
10 -
12 oz dark beer
→ Spice Magic
11 -
3 tbsp chili powder
12 -
2 tbsp cumin
13 -
2 tsp smoked paprika
14 -
1 tsp oregano
15 -
Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat your biggest, heaviest pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches if needed, seasoning with salt and pepper. Don't stir too much - let it develop that gorgeous crust.
02 -
Add diced onions to the beef fat, cooking until golden (5-7 minutes). Add bell pepper and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
03 -
Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir with vegetables for about a minute until fragrant.
04 -
Pour in beer first, scraping up browned bits. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Mixture will look loose and soupy.
05 -
Drain and rinse beans, stir in gently. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
06 -
After simmering, chili should be thick enough to coat a spoon. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more broth if too thick, simmer longer if too thin.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't add salt until the very end-canned beans and broth have plenty of sodium already.
02 -
This chili tastes even better the next day, so make it ahead for parties when possible.
03 -
Always make a double batch because it freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
04 -
Add a square of dark chocolate during the last 30 minutes for incredible richness.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
02 -
wooden spoon
03 -
can opener
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 18g
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Protein: 32g