Thursday, October 10, 2013

Three Bean Chili

Miz Helen from Miz Helen's Country Cottage is having her annual chili cook-off.  I've decided to make a 3-Bean Chili for my entry.  I hope you try it!  it's spicy and oh-so good. Be sure to check out all the great recipes to choose your favorite one at The Texas Star Chili Cook Off 2013.  

Ingredients:

1 T. olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 T. ground cumin
1 lb. ground beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced (add more for extra heat)
2 t. adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
1/2 t. dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15.5- ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

Heat the oil in dutch oven over medium heat.  Add the onion and bell pepper, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft.  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  additional salt and pepper.

If desired, top with shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado and enjoy!

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14 comments:

  1. Kitty:
    I too made a big pot of chili Monday so this is our 3rd and last night to have Chili. The rest I put in the freezer. This recipe you have looks wonderful!

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  2. It looks wonderful Kitty. We are having perfect cooler damp weather to enjoy a nice warm bowlful. xo

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  3. Kitty, the chef hasn't made any chili for us as yet. It's one of our favorite fall and winter dishes though. Your recipe looks delicious. Love the addition of the avocado slices. '-)

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  4. This sounds good Kitty! I love the addition of the chipotle! I've never added avocado to chili but do see it often, might have to give it a try one day:@)

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  5. I can't hardly make it through fall without a weekly dose of chili or some warm soup with beans. (I'll resist the urge to say that fall is a real gas around here... or maybe I won't.) We're having a chili contest at church at the end of the month. This would be a different recipe than I usually use so maybe I'll make yours instead. If I do and win, I will let you know so you can take a bow.

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  6. Sounds amazing! I love chili this time of year so this will be add on to my list of recipes to make :) And avocado slices - yum! I have never tried that, but it sounds delicious.

    Happy weekend, friend. Hugs to you!

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  7. Hi Kitty,
    Your Three Bean Chili will have the best flavor I just love the chipotle, it looks awesome! Thank you so much for sharing it with Texas Star Chili Cook Off and the very best of luck to you!
    Miz Helen

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  8. What a good-lookin' chili....and bet it tastes awesome....
    Will try it, for sure.
    ox

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  9. Fall is chili weather here and I'm ready to make a big pot full. This looks delicious, Kitty. Love the combination of beans.

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  10. We love chili at our house. My husband used to eat chili sandwiches for breakfast, when he was a teen-ager - lol!! Hope you win - this recipe looks fantastic!

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  11. It's chili weather to be sure and yours looks so good with the toppings, Kitty. I made a pot of chili just a couple of weeks ago. We're finishing up the turkey right now. Thanks for sharing the recipe and sharing it at my HOME.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  12. Chili is such a wonderful dish for Fall Kitty. I made steak chili last night for our family Halloween party. I am pinning yours to try sometime. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  13. I think my husband would like this chili recipe. I've made mne for so many years we are chompin' at the bit for a new one that tastes good. Thank you, Kitty!

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