Three Bean and Beef Chili

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Right On Budget

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Cook Time:
1 hr 10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 cups (serves 8, serving size 1 1/4 cup)

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound extra-lean ground beef (90 percent lean)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper. Cook, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes. Stir in the beans and continue cooking, partially covered, 20 minutes longer. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

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recipe Three Bean and Beef Chili
Emily Meridian, ID 02-01-2010
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My favorite!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made many chili recipes, but this one is by far the best! I have made in dozens of times, and entertained with it many... times - it's always a hit! It's easy, affordable and super filling. I've even skipped the ground beef and upped the veggies to make it healthier and it's still fantastic. Thanks Ellie!!!Read more
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Amanda Danville, KY 01-31-2010
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Used what I had and it was great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ok, so I used everything the recipe called for except for a few changes... I used great northern beans, pinto beans and... chickpeas, two chipotle peppers, lean ground turkey, roasted bell peppers and two cans of chili ready tomatoes. And then I threw everything into the crockpot (minus 1 cup of water) and let it cook for a few hours. It is delicious! The only change I will make next time is to use a little extra tomato, carrot and bell pepper. I like my chili with lots of chunky veggies! :) You should def give this a try!Read more
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Abeerah Lewisville, TX 01-30-2010
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perfect!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am eating this as I type.. The recipe was incredibly simple and soo delicious.. All I added was some corn.. really... flavorful and easy chili! Not to mention, this recipe makes a reallyyy huge amount.. I love it.. will use this from now onwards =] I garnished it with some shredded cheddar cheese.. Try it if you haven't already!! Read more
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Autumn Zimmerman, MN 01-28-2010
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Ellie is my go to girl for healthy cooking recipes.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe about half a dozen times, and I am making it again tonight. We Love It! Excellent flavor, and just... enough spice. Well done.Read more
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Michelle New York, NY 01-28-2010
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Absolutely delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with extra lean ground turkey breast instead of beef and it was still delicious! Next time I will add more of the... chipotle peppers, the amount called for didn't add the spice I wanted. This made so much chili I froze some, and it was still delicious thawed and reheated 2 weeks later!Read more
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Sheila Staten island, NY 01-26-2010
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Just the kink i was looking for
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i tried many recipes in the past and after trying this recipe this is the one you can not go wrong if you like spicy this is... the recipe to try i loved it and would not go with any other one Read more