Beef Three Bean Chili Recipes

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.

BEAN-AND-BEEF CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown in batches, about 4 minutes, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to the pot. Add the onions and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chili powder, the oregano and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Return the meat to the pot and stir in the tomatoes with their juices, broth, espresso and pinto beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
• Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder into the chili. Divide among bowls. Top with cheese, sour cream and/or avocado.
• Hot:
• This base recipe is relatively tame; a last-minute hit of chili powder adds just a touch of heat.
• Hotter:
• Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles to the pot with the tomato paste, then continue as directed.
• Hottest:
• Add 5 crumbled dried arbol chiles with the tomato paste and continue as directed, omitting the beans. Stir in 1 cup chopped pickled jalapenos before serving.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Place beef in a large resealable plastic bag; add chili powder and toss to coat.
• In large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion in oil.
• Meanwhile, in a greased 5-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, jalapenos, brown sugar, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin.
• Stir in beef, onion and drippings.
• Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
• Serve with sour cream, if desired.

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.

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.

3-BEAN BEEF CHILI RECIPE (VIDEO)

Steps:

• Preheat a large frying pan and add the butter/olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the ground beef. Break apart the beef into small pieces, season generously with salt and fry until browned all over. Add the spices: chili powder, ground cumin, tarragon and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, then remove the ground beef into a clean bowl.
• Into the same pan, add the diced onion, pepper and garlic. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and tender; set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the beef broth in a large soup pot. Add less broth for a thicker chili. Once the broth comes to a boil, add the ground beef, onion-pepper mixture, Worcestershire, Marsala cooking wine, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup back up to a simmer and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
• Drain the canned beans first, then add to the soup. Season soup to taste with salt, then simmer for another 10 minutes.
• When serving, top the soup with grated cheddar cheese, corn, diced avocado, diced green onion, sliced jalapeno or chili peppers and tortilla chips.

THREE BEAN AND BEEF CHILI

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.