Chandra's Mixed Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Chandra's Mixed Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground chicken or 1 12 lbs Yve's veggie ground round; 1 green pepper, deseeded & chopped; 2 jalapenos, diced; 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, do not drain; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained; 1 tablespoon chili powder (to taste); 2 tablespoons cumin (to taste); 2 teaspoons cayenne (to taste); 1 tablespoon dried oregano (to taste); 1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs lean ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground chicken or 1 12 lbs Yve's veggie ground round
1 green pepper, deseeded & chopped
2 jalapenos, diced
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, do not drain
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder (to taste)
2 tablespoons cumin (to taste)
2 teaspoons cayenne (to taste)
1 tablespoon dried oregano (to taste)
1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

1
In a large soup pot, heat oil.
2
Add onion and garlic,
3
Saute for 5 minutes or until onion is just translucent.
4
Add meat and 1/2 of the spices.
5
Saute until meat is cooked, about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the jalapenos and green pepper.
7
Cook 3-5 more minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes, beans, and remaining spices.
9
Bring to a strong simmer.
10
Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent beans from sticking to the bottom.
11
Adjust seasonings to taste, cooking 5 minutes between each addition.
12
Serve with your choice of garnishes (cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, oyster crackers, etc.
13
).
14
Refrigerate leftovers covered.

676

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1 12 lbs lean ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground chicken or 1 12 lbs Yve's veggie ground round, and more.

Yes, Chandra's Mixed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chandra's Mixed Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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