three bean chili

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21 Pinches
Cheboygan, MI
Updated on Jul 28, 2013

Here is my scaled down chili recipe. Not too spicy, it has just the right kick. After making several experimental batches, this one turned out best.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 10-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pound ground chuck
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 small green pepper, diced
  • 4 sticks celery ribs, sliced
  • 4 ounces green chiles, mild, chopped
  • 1 can tomatoes, 14oz canned diced
  • 1 can kidney beans, canned with liquid
  • 1 can pinto beans, canned with liquid
  • 1 can black beans, canned with liquid
  • 1 cup water or v-8 juice (original or hot and spicy)
  • 1 can tomato sauce, canned 14 ounces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 medium jalapenos, fresh, rinsed and left whole

How To Make three bean chili

  • Step 1
    Brown and drain meat, add only liquid from beans. reserve beans for later.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining ingredients (except beans). "float" jalapeno on top for a touch of heat, and added flavor. be careful not to break jalapenos during cooking and stirring, as this will cause more heat. For a bolder version, add 1/2 to a whole finely diced jalapeno.
  • Step 3
    Cook on high for 20 minutes, stirring often, then reduce to simmer for 2 hours while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking/burning
  • Step 4
    After 2 hours of simmering and stirring, stir in all the beans, if too thick, add small amounts of water (or v-8), and simmer another 15-20 minutes,
  • Step 5
    Serve with any of the following; shredded cheese, finely diced onion, dollop of sour cream, crackers, tabasco

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Category: Chili
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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