5-Bean Chili Recipe

Name: 5-Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chuck; 1 cup diced yellow onion; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably Mexican style; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken up with your hands; 3 cups beef stock or canned, low-sodium beef broth; 1 1/2 cups great northern beans; 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained pinto beans; 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained kidney beans; 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans; 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained navy beans; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; Sour cream, grated Cheddar and chopped green onions, for garnishing, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound ground chuck
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably Mexican style
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken up with your hands
3 cups beef stock or canned, low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 cups great northern beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained pinto beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained kidney beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained navy beans
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Sour cream, grated Cheddar and chopped green onions, for garnishing, optional

1
In a cast iron pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the meat until well browned, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes.
2
Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, coriander, and cinnamon, and cook until vegetables are soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Add the bay leaves, tomatoes, and stock; bring the mixture to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add all of the beans, stir to combine, and continue to cook another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the flavors have come together and the chili has a nice, thick consistency.
5
Add the cilantro, taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
6
Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped green onions, if desired.

583

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chuck, 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, 5-Bean Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

5-Bean Chili

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