Chili Beans Recipe

Name: Chili Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. pinto beans, drained (or buy 2 cans cooked pinto beans); 2 cans kidney beans, drained; 2 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 c. California red chili powder to your taste; 1/4 c. sugar to your taste; salt and pepper to your taste; 1 tsp. cuminos, ground; 1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese; 1 large onion; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 large can whole tomatoes

Servings: persons

3 c. pinto beans, drained (or buy 2 cans cooked pinto beans)
2 cans kidney beans, drained
2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. California red chili powder to your taste
1/4 c. sugar to your taste
salt and pepper to your taste
1 tsp. cuminos, ground
1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
1 large onion
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 large can whole tomatoes

1
Mix pinto beans, kidney beans, cuminos, red chili powder, sugar, salt and pepper in a large pot.
2
Add 2 cups of water and let simmer for 20 minutes.
3
While beans are simmering, brown ground beef with chopped bell pepper, salt and pepper; drain fat. Stir in ground beef, tomato paste and whole tomatoes in with pot of beans.
4
Add 1 cup of water.
5
Stir and let simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.
7
(You decide how thick you want the chili to be.)
8
Grate cheese and chop onions for toppings.

1604

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. pinto beans, drained (or buy 2 cans cooked pinto beans), 2 cans kidney beans, drained, 2 lb. lean ground beef, 1/2 c. California red chili powder to your taste, and more.

Yes, Chili Beans 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.

Chili Beans

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