Mixed Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Mixed Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: oil (a little); 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2/3 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed; 2/3 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed; 2/3 cup pinto beans, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sugar; i yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

oil (a little)
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2/3 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup pinto beans, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon sugar
i yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper

1
Soak the dried beans overnight.
2
heap a little oil in a large pan. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
3
Stir in cumin and chilli powder and cook, stirring, for about 1-2 minutes.
4
Add the drained beans and stock and bring to the boil. Boil vigorously for about 10 minutes.
5
Trnasfer the mixture to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, until the beans are tender.
6
About 20 minutes before serving, add the chopped yellow pepper and stir.
7
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the sugar.
8
Serve immediately.

587

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: oil (a little), 1 onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Mixed Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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