Best Ranch Bean Chili Recipes

RANCH BEAN CHILI

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Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often take it to potlucks and always come home with an empty pot! -Nancy Foreman, East Wenatchee, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 each small sweet orange, red and yellow peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) tomato juice
1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 cup water
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Serve desired amount of chili. Cool remaining chili; transfer to freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen chili: Thaw in the refrigerator. Place in a saucepan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

EASY RANCH STYLE BEAN CHILI

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This chili is made using store bought Ranch Style Beans (or WalMart equivalent). It's so easy, and takes little time and effort to prepare.

Provided by mmsanchez09

Categories Beans

Time 30m

Yield 7-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans (or Walmart equivalent)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, plus 1 can water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 1/2 lbs ground beef

Steps:

In a large dutch oven, or 16 quart stock pan, combine all of the ingredients except the beef.
Stir well, until all of the spices are well mixed.
Turn heat on to medium, and add the beef, and stir.
Turn the heat to low, and let simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking to the pan.
Chili will thicken as it stands.
Serve with cheddar cheese on top, and with cornbread.
Also great on hot dogs for chili dogs, or with Frito Pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 589.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19