Three Bean Chili
This is a well seasoned, deep chili. It can cook for a shorter time or you can let it go for longer. Its simple, yet rich. Its hearty. It will fill you right up, but might leave you wanting more, because it tastes so good. Its perfect with your favorite cornbread. Um, but then what isnt? Cornbread is one of those foods that I could eat forever. I like it cold the next day, standing in front of the fridge with the door open, starving, needing a snack. It is the perfect solution to that problem. Its great heated up in the toaster with a fried egg for breakfast. Or, with the leftover chili. Thats always a good idea.
Ingredients
| Ground beef | 1/2 Pound | |
| Onion | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , chopped finely | |
| Serrano pepper | 1 , diced ((ribs and seeds removed)) | |
| Garlic clove | 3 , diced | |
| Tomatoes | 2 , chopped | |
| Cooked black beans | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cooked kidney beans | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cooked cranberry beans | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Ginger | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Chili powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Sweet paprika | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Tomato paste | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Vegetable stock | 3 Cup (48 tbs) ((beef or chicken would work)) | |
| Honey | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Butter | 1 Teaspoon |
Directions
MAKING
1.Heat soup pot and add beef. Break up and cook for a few minutes.
2. Add onion and serrano pepper, and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3.Add garlic, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and tomato. Cook for 2 minutes.
4.Add beans, seasonings, stock, and honey. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
5.Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
SERVING
6.Serve with your favorite cornbread.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 248Calories from Fat 102
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 853 mg35.54%
Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 12 g24%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
