HEARTY BLACK BEAN CHILI

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Featuring beans, ground beef and chicken, this chili is perfect for those with big appetites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound dried black beans
1 pound ground beef
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
2-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the beef, chicken and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; mix well., Add beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with cheese and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 30g protein.