Best Three Bean Holiday Chili Recipes

THREE-BEAN CHRISTMAS CHILI

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Enhance ordinary chili with three types of beans and colorful bell peppers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
3 small red, orange or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Anaheim or jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

Into 4-quart Dutch oven, pour can of tomatoes; break up tomatoes with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except sour cream, salsa and cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until bell peppers are tender.
In small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa. Serve chili with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

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

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

THREE-BEAN CHILI

Three-Bean Chili image

You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dark beer
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SPICY THREE-BEAN PANTRY CHILI

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This vegetarian chili gets its rich flavor from caramelizing tomato paste and warming herbs, rather than long hours of cooking. You can amp up the heat by using a spicy salsa or some of the adobo paste (though the chile itself is pretty hot). Add corn for some sweetness, or canned hominy for a chunkier and funkier chili.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 chipotle in adobo, smashed with a fork into a fine paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Two 16-ounce jars mild salsa (about 3 1/2 cups)
Three 15-ounce cans beans, such as kidney, black and pinto beans, or your preference, drained (but not rinsed)
Three 15-ounce cans beans, such as kidney, black and pinto beans, or your preference, drained (but not rinsed)
One 15-ounce can hominy or corn, drained (but not rinsed)
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Serving Suggestions: Tortilla chips and sliced pickled jalapenos

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste and cook, smearing and stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula or flat-edged wooden spoon, until dark and aromatic, about 90 seconds. Add the chipotle, chili powder and oregano, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the salsa and 1 1/4 cup water. Stir in the beans and hominy. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan with a lid. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Remove the chili from the heat, stir in the cider vinegar and let stand 1 minute. Fluff the rice with a fork, divide it among 6 serving bowls and top with the chili. Serve with pickled jalapenos and tortilla chips, if desired.