Best Red Bean Chili Recipes

SPICY RED PORK AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, turning, until crisp. Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot. Crumble bacon. Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper. Add oil to pot and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Brown pork in about 6 batches without crowding and transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add onion and jalapeños and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne, then cook, stirring, 1 minute. Return pork to pot with any juices accumulated on plate and add broth, coffee, water, and tomatoes with purée.
• Simmer chili, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pork is very tender, about 2 hours. Stir in beans and bring to a simmer, stirring.
• Serve chili with bacon and accompaniments.

LAMB AND BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH CUMIN CREMA, RED ONION RELISH, AVOCADO RELISH AND NATIVE AMERICAN FRY BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the lamb, in batches, season with salt and pepper, and cook until seared and browned on all sides. Remove the lamb to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Add the onion to the pan and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chipotle, and spices. Return the lamb to the pan, add the stock and beer; cover and cook at a simmer for over medium heat, about 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender and the mixture has thickened. After 30 minutes, check seasoning and add honey. During the last 15 minutes, add the cinnamon and cooked beans. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Ladle into bowls and top with a large dollop of Cumin Crema, Avocado Relish, and Red Onion Relish. Serve with fry bread on the side.
• Whisk together ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and chile to the pan and cook until soft. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
• In a large bowl, combine avocado, red onion, cilantro, chiles, lime juice, and salt and pepper. Fold until incorporated.
• Combine flour, baking powder, milk powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the shortening in until the mixture is crumbly. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together. Place on a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Cover with a dishcloth and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large high-sided saute pan until it reaches 350 degrees F.
• Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out into a 4-inch circle. Fry the bread in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and season with salt.

BLACK, WHITE AND RED BEAN CHILI WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausages and brown on all sides, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer sausage to plate. Add chopped onion to pan and sauté 5 minutes. Add chopped bell peppers and chilies and sauté 1 minute. Add chili powder and cumin and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and beans. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to chili and simmer until cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mix in vinegar. Season chili to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 day ahead. Cool and refrigerate. Before serving, rewarm over medium heat.)
• Spoon chili into bowls. Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve.

VEGETARIAN RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese if desired.

RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Season meat with adobo. Brown in hot oil in large saucepan on medium heat; drain. Add onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook 2 min. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 30 min., stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with cheese.

RED BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook onions, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, cumin, and 1 1/2 chopped chipotle peppers (or more to taste) and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Stir in tomatoes and chicken stock; turn heat up to medium high and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, mash half the beans with a fork (on a plate); add mashed beans, whole beans, salt and pepper to the pot and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in chicken and half the cilantro; simmer 5 minutes more (add water if chili becomes too thick).
• Ladle chili into bowls; garnish with cheese, sour cream, and chips.

BONELESS RIB EYE AND RED BEAN CHILI WITH JALAPENO CORNBREAD CRUMBLES

Steps:

• For the jalapeno cornbread crumbles: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 12- by-10-inch pan with butter. Set aside.
• Combine the cornmeal, flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl, then whisk and set aside. In another bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, honey and melted butter. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients; mix until combined. Fold in the jalapenos. Pour into the greased pan, then smooth with a spatula and bake, 10 minutes. Rotate the pan and continue to bake until risen and golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes more. Set aside to cool.
• For the rib eye and red bean chili: Meanwhile, cut the rib eye into medium dice and add to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons garlic salt.
• Heat 3 ounces olive oil in the bottom of a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add the seasoned meat, in batches if needed, and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot, then set aside in a bowl and add the remaining 2 ounces oil to the pot; heat until hot. Add the garlic and onions and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste until combined, then pour in the beans and crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine. Stir in the beef broth, oregano, cumin, chili powder, butter, 1 tablespoon kosher salt and the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic salt. Bring to a low simmer and cook to concentrate flavors, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the browned meat, then cover. Allow to simmer for 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, crumble the cornbread into bite-sized pieces.
• Ladle individual servings of chili into bowls. Top with the Cheddar and crumbled cornbread, then drizzle with the sour cream. Garnish with the scallions and serve.

CARIBBEAN RED BEAN CHILI WITH PORK

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan, over medium heat; add sofrito (or onion) and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and garlic and cook for 10 minutes; stir in white wine (or beer), and broth.
• Stir in the lentils, thyme, cumin, soy sauce, chili, spices and oyster sauce, if using.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender and flavors develop, about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally; if lentils dry out, add water.
• Stir in kidney beans and sugar (or Splenda) and cook for 10 minutes more.
• Season with salt, if desired, stir in pork to heat through.
• Serve over rice and corn.

FRESH TOMATO, RED BELL PEPPER AND BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat; add in beef cubes; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until slightly browned on all sides, (about 10 minutes).
• Add in the ground beef, onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper (and dried chili flakes if using); cook for about 10 minutes.
• Add in the water; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add in the tomato paste, sugar, chopped tomatoes and red bell peppers; cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Uncover and simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
• Add in the black beans and beef broth (about 1/2 cup at a time to thin out the sauce to desired consistancy) cook/simmer for another 20 minutes (or more).
• Ladle into bowls and top with grated cheddar cheese or sour cream, or both.

CHIPOTLE-KISSED RED BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a big skillet over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cover and cook 5 minutes until softened.
• Stir in the chili powder; cook 30 seconds.
• Add in the sweet potatoes; stir to coat with the spices.
• Transfer mixture to a large slow cooker; add in the tomatoes, beans, broth; season with salt; cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
• When ready to serve, stir in the chipotles; taste to adjust seasonings.

RED KIDNEY BEAN CHILI WITH ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Cover beans with 3" water, bring to boil and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain well (or soak overnight). Heat oil in heavy 5 qt. pot. Add garlic, chilies, onions,chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. About 15 minutes. Increase heat to medium, crush tomatoes with their juices and add to onions. Add stock and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Mix in bell pepper and salt. Cover and cook until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Mix in corn. Remove pot from heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill. For relish: Combine red onions, vinegar, oil, salt, and sugar in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Reheat chili if necessary. Mix cilantro into relish. Ladle chili into bowls. Top with relish and avocados. Serve with cheese and sour cream

RED PORK AND BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan simmer the chilies in 6 cups of the water for 20 minutes, in a blender purée the chilies with the liquid in batches, and force the purée through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the solids before discarding them.
• In a large heavy kettle cook the onions and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the cumin, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the pork, the chili purée, the tomatoes, the bay leaf, the salt, the orégano, and the remaining 1 cup water and simmer the mixture, uncovered, adding more water if necessary to keep the pork barely covered, for 2 hours, or until the pork is tender. Add the kidney beans, simmer the chili, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through, and discard the bay leaf. The chili may be frozen or made 4 days in advance, cooled, uncovered, and kept covered and chilled. Serve the chili with the sour cream.

RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• heat oil in pan and fry onion for 2-3 minutes, till softened.
• add tomatoes and garlic, cook for about 10 minutes, then stir in white wine and vegetable stock.
• stir in lentils, thyme, cumin, soy sauce, spices and oyster sauce.
• cover and simmer 40 minutes or till lentils are cooked, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
• stir in kidney beans and sugar and cook 10 minutes more. season to taste.
• Serve with cooked rice.

SPICY RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Put oil in a medium saucepan and let it heat for a few minutes on medium/high heat. Add cumin seeds and let it cook for about 30 seconds, then add onions and let it soften.
• 2. Once onion is soft and a little transluscent add garlic paste and ginger paste and let it fry for about 30 seconds.
• 3. Now add all the spices- turmeric, garam masala powder, salt and crushed red chilli. Cook until you can smell the spices (for about 40 sec.)
• 4. Add tomatoes, green chillies, and cook until tomatoes are soft (taste a little if its not spicy enough then add some more green chillies, add more salt to taste).
• 5. Add the red beans and stir with all thespices. Add about ¼ cup water and cover the pan. Cook on medium low heat for 10-15 min keep checking every 5 min to make sure the heat is not too high.
• 6. After 10-15 min are up with a wooden spoon crush the beans (not completely all of them, just slightly so the crushed ones can create a paste).
• 7. Add more water if its too dry as you crush and taste for salt add more if needed.
• 8. Top with cilantro before serving .Served with warmed pita bread or dinner roll is best or with cucumbers sticks, salad and feta cheese.

BLACK & RED BEAN CHILI WITH EGGPLANT

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, preferably electric, saute onion, shallot, peppers, ginger and garlic in olive oil over moderately low heat, until softened. Add eggplant, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until softened and cooked through. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors combine - about five minutes.

RED BEAN AND QUINOA CHILI

Steps:

• Drain soaking water off beans. Place beans in a large pot with cumin and water; bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat, covered, until tender (50-60 minutes) or pressure-cook using 2 cups water (45 minutes). Heat oil in skillet on medium heat. Add onion, salt, garlic, pepper and spices; saute for 5-10 minutes. Add rinsed quinoa and stir in. Add corn, tomato sauce and water to onion/quinoa mixture. Simmer together 20 minutes. Add cooked beans to other ingredients; simmer another 10 minutes. Top each bowl with a sprinkle of grated cheese if desired.

VEGETARIAN RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. Serve with sour cream and cheddar cheese if desired.

RED BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Combine adobo, beef, onion, pepper, garlic, jalapeno and tomato paste.
• Cook in large skillet over medium high heat until meat is browned.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve over pasta or on its own with shredded cheese.