Three Bean Chili
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Author Notes: We love chili in our house! When we're in the mood for a vegetarian one this spicy, hearty bean chili hits the spot. Top it with green onions, cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. - BlueKaleRoad
Serves 6-8
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 jalapenos, sliced in half and seeds removed (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons good quality chili powder (I use Penzey's medium spice)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 12 ounce bottle of beer (I use a dark beer, such as Guinness)
- 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 6 15 ounce cans beans (a combination of black, pinto and kidney), drained and rinsed
- Chopped green onions for serving
- Sour cream for serving
- Shredded cheddar cheese for serving
- In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, pepper and salt. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the beer, and add the tomatoes, the juices, tomato paste and beans. Stir and cook until it just starts to bubble. Partially cover the pot, lower heat to very low and let simmer for about an hour.
- Stir a few times to make sure it does not stick to the bottom. If you prefer the chili to be thicker, uncover for the last 10 minutes or so.
- Serve with green onions, sour cream, cheese or other favorite garnishes.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chili
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over 1 year ago SKK
Love the beer and the cocoa! Looks great! Did you bring back any recipes from Australia?
over 1 year ago BlueKaleRoad
Thank you, SKK! I did bring back recipes - a lovely cookbook I couldn't resist plus a couple of magazines with terrific summer ideas. I hope all is well with you. :)
over 1 year ago BlueKaleRoad
Thank you, sdebrango!
over 1 year ago TheWimpyVegetarian
I love the addition of the beer, BKR. Great idea!
over 1 year ago BlueKaleRoad
Thanks so much, ChezSuzanne!
over 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Yum, delicious, the picture is absolutely enticing too.