ZIPPY THREE-BEAN CHILI

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Agnes Hamilton of Scott Depot, West Virginia uses convenient canned pinto, black and great northern beans to speed up preparation of her hearty chili. The one-dish meal has a stew-like consistency and a peppy Tex-Mex flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
8 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges