Veg-Head Three-Bean Chili

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Vegetarian Tex-Mex

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (124)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(124)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

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

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) olive or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 cup pale beer or vegetable stock/broth
1 (32- ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can black beans
1 (14-ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne hot pepper sauce, several drops
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup spicy vegetarian refried beans

Toppings:

8 ounces (2 cups shredded) spicy monterey jack or smoked cheddar
Chopped scallions, whites and greens
Diced fresh seeded plum tomato
Blue and red corn tortilla chips or black bean tortilla chips, for dipping

Directions

Over moderate heat, add oil to a deep pot and combine onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes to soften vegetables. Deglaze pan with beer or broth, add tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, and stirring to combine.

Season chili with cumin, chili powder, hot sauce, and salt. Thicken chili by stirring in refried beans. Simmer over low heat about 5 to 10 minutes longer, then serve up bowls of chili and top with shredded cheese, scallions, and tomatoes. Place bowls on charger plates piled with assorted tortilla chips.

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recipe Veg-Head Three-Bean Chili
Teresa Colorado Springs, CO 02-07-2010
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Best...chili....EVAR!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So, I'm in love with this recipe. The only things I changed were the color of the peppers (store was out of green, so I used... orange and red) and I added morningstar farms crumbles (so my fabulous meat eating boyfriend wouldn't know there wasn't meat in it... I used the whole can of refried beans...I like my chili thick :) It was SO good. SO good. I am so happy I have leftovers!!!Read more
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Sherll Menifee, CA 01-23-2010
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The Best Vegetarian Chili I Ever Made
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was so easy to follow and I thought it was fool proof! One thing I added was whole wheat baked tortilla chips,... that I served on top of the chili. The recipe for that is 2 to 4 Whole Wheat Tortilla, spray with your favorite cooking oil spray on both sides, cut in 1" pieces and place on a cookie sheet and bake in a 375 degree oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.Read more
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suzanne bethlehem, PA 01-06-2010
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FABULICIOUS!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a Family & Consumer Science teacher, my culinary classes make this chili as part of their vegetarian unit. It is a HUGE... hit! Very easy prep, and if you can excite high school kids it must be great! The aroma brings even non-students to my door. Thanks 1Read more
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Amy Boston, MA 01-05-2010
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Easy and Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe. The refried beans give it a great and immediate heartiness that you just dont get with other chilis. ... It is certainly not a downside, but this makes way more than 4 servings. More like 6 to 8. At the end I split it in half and added ground beef to half. Also very good.Read more
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alison homewood, IL 11-12-2009
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AMAZING!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am ten years old and every time I make it my family loves, it even my six year old sisters who are very picky. I love the... refried beans, they make it so thick and yummy. I can not believe it only takes 30 min to make. It has became my whole families favorite chili thanks to Rachael!.Read more
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JERRY Ventura, CA 11-06-2009
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Great tasting and versatile
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has become our favorite chili ever. I've added ground meat (turkey or beef) occasionally for a switch, but it really... isn't needed. I've never served it to anyone who hasn't thought it was wonderful. Thanks Rachael.Read more