Lori's Flexible Chili Recipe

Name: Lori's Flexible Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or turkey); 1 onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons black pepper

1
In a 2 qt sauce pan, combine meat and onions.
2
Brown meat.
3
Add in green pepper, half of chili powder and half of black pepper.
4
Cook for additional 2 minutes on high.
5
Add in all beans and tomatoes.
6
Stir together.
7
Add in Worcestershire sauce, chipotle chili powder, rest of chili powder, and rest of black pepper.
8
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.
9
Cook for 20 minutes.
10
Serve with any garnishments you choose.
11
(Mine are corn chips, shredded cheese and sour cream!
12
).

412

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (or turkey), 1 onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, and more.

Yes, Lori's Flexible 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!

Lori's Flexible Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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