Fourbeanchili Recipes

FOUR BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef or ground turkey over medium heat; drain off fat, and rinse in warm water.
• In a large pot, combine the meat and all remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer over low heat.
• Cook, stirring every 15 minutes for 2 1/2 hours.
• *Notes-Top chili with cheese, onions and sour cream.
• For less heat omit jalapeño peppers.
• All ingredients can be put in a crock pot and cooked throughout the day.

FOUR-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• For the chili: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil along with the tomato paste, chili powder, chipotle powder, coriander, cumin, cayenne and garlic. Cook to toast the spices and tomato paste, 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, Worcestershire and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Serve the chili with the toppings bar.

FOUR BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef with onions, green peppers, garlic, and taco seasoning until meat is cooked through and onions are clear.
• Place cooked beef mixture in crockpot.
• Add all canned items, ending with the broth.
• Add the spices and mix through lightly.
• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• If not using a crockpot, place all in large Dutch oven, and simmer for at least 1 hour over low heat.

FAST FOUR-BEAN VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups water, 1 cup wine and the next 8 ingredients (through cannellini beans), stirring to combine.
• Combine remaining cup of water and tomato paste in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Stir tomato paste mixture into beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Top each serving with shredded cheese and other condiments as desired.