Three Bean Chili Chowder Recipes

SLOW-COOKER THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and tomato sauce in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.

BROWN BEAN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place the beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, and cook until the beans are almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
• While the beans are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender and meat is browned. Drain off excess grease, and stir in the tomato puree, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt and bread crumbs. Stir into the pot with the beans, adding more water if needed to achieve your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasonings if you like before serving.

THREE BEAN CHILI CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Saute bell pepper and onion in oil until softened. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Serve when hot.
• 2. I like to serve with corn bread, and garnish with some chopped green onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
• 3. You can make this as spicy as your family likes by using mild, medium, or hot salsa/picante! I usually use pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans, but you can vary to your tastes.

ZIPPY THREE-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms and peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes and taco seasoning. , Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

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.

THREE-BEAN CHILI

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.

PACE THREE BEAN CHILI CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook onion in oil in large saucepan or stockpot until onion is tender, but not browned.
• Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT optional garnishes.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish individual servings as desired with optional garnishes.
• Serve with tortilla chips or flour tortillas warmed on an iron skillet!