Kidney Bean and Barley Chili Recipe

Name: Kidney Bean and Barley Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or other vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped; 2 each onions chopped, 2 medium ones or 1 large one; 2 stalks celery sliced; 2 each carrots diced; 1 cup mushrooms sliced, white button or cremini; 16 ounces salsa 2 cups, chunky, homemade or store-bought; 16 ounces tomato sauce 2 cups, homemade or store-bought; 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste; 1 teaspoon cumin or to taste, ground; 1 teaspoon oregano dried, or 1/2 tablespoon fresh; 1 each red chili peppers or green, freshly chopped, or dried flakes to taste, optional; 1 cup pearl barley cooked or instant; 15 ounces kidney beans, canned 1 can, drained and rinsed; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil or other vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
2 each onions chopped, 2 medium ones or 1 large one
2 stalks celery sliced
2 each carrots diced
1 cup mushrooms sliced, white button or cremini
16 ounces salsa 2 cups, chunky, homemade or store-bought
16 ounces tomato sauce 2 cups, homemade or store-bought
2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
1 teaspoon cumin or to taste, ground
1 teaspoon oregano dried, or 1/2 tablespoon fresh
1 each red chili peppers or green, freshly chopped, or dried flakes to taste, optional
1 cup pearl barley cooked or instant
15 ounces kidney beans, canned 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1
Heat the oil in a dutch oven or a large pot until hot over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic, stirring constantly, and cook the garlic until browned.
3
Stir in the onion and celery, and cook for about 3 minutes until the onions become softened.
4
Stir in the carrots and mushrooms, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables become tender and the moisture from the mushrooms has been evaporated.
5
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano leaves and red chili pepper, and mix until well combined.
6
Cook for another 5 to 8 minutes until most of the liquid is evaporated, the vegetables start to be browned, and the bottom of the pot start to appear brown spots.
7
Pour in the salsa and tomato sauce, stirring well, and bring to a boil.
8
Lower the heat to medium-low or low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
9
Stir in the barley and beans, and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, until heated through.
10
Season with salt, black pepper and cider vinegar.
11
Serve hot.

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* 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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil or other vegetable oil, 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped, 2 each onions chopped, 2 medium ones or 1 large one, 2 stalks celery sliced, and more.

Yes, Kidney Bean and Barley 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.

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Kidney Bean and Barley Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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