Prize Winning 3 Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Prize Winning 3 Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs steak, boneless, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces (I used London broil); 1 12 lbs pork roast, boneless, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 1 lb ground beef, lean; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings (or oil); 1 onion, large, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 banana pepper, finely diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced; 30 ounces diced tomatoes, 2 cans (do not drain); 4 ounces chilies, diced; 14 ounces black beans, canned; 14 ounces navy beans, canned (or great northern); 14 ounces kidney beans, canned (doesn't matter if they're light or dark red); 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 4 teaspoons cumin, ground; 1 tablespoon salt (to taste); 2 teaspoons black pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon red pepper (to taste); 12 ounces beer (I prefer a lager but whatever kind you like)

Servings: persons

2 lbs steak, boneless, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces (I used London broil)
1 12 lbs pork roast, boneless, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 lb ground beef, lean
2 tablespoons bacon drippings (or oil)
1 onion, large, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 banana pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
30 ounces diced tomatoes, 2 cans (do not drain)
4 ounces chilies, diced
14 ounces black beans, canned
14 ounces navy beans, canned (or great northern)
14 ounces kidney beans, canned (doesn't matter if they're light or dark red)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
2 teaspoons black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon red pepper (to taste)
12 ounces beer (I prefer a lager but whatever kind you like)

1
The night before, sprinkle the cubed meat with the cajun salt and put aside in ziptop bags in the fridge, cut/chop/dice all the vegetables and put aside in containers in the fridge.
2
I premeasure all my seasonings into one small ziplock to reduce searching for stuff the day you need it.
3
Heat bacon grease or oil in a large skillet (I like my cast iron for this) and brown meat in batches.
4
When the steak and pork is cooked, brown the hamburger with the onion, peppers and garlic.
5
Drain any excess grease - there shouldn't be much if you used lean hamburger (ground turkey works too!
6
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7
Combine all the meats, tomatoes, chiles,onions, peppers, beer and spices in a large stock pot on low heat or in your crockpot set on low.
8
Cook for 2-3 hours on the stove on low or 4-8 hours on low in the crockpot - till meats are VERY tender.
9
Stir in beans and cook till heated thru (45 minutes - 1 hour) - you want the beans to retain their individual colors as it makes the chili very visually stimulating and the beans will keep more of their texture.
10
We like to serve this over crushed tortilla chips with a dap of sour cream or shredded cheese on top.
11
Also really good with corn bread!
12
Prep time does not include sitting overnight in fridge as this is really not necessary - just convenient.

1492

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

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.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs steak, boneless, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces (I used London broil), 1 12 lbs pork roast, boneless, cubed into 3/4-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, 1 lb ground beef, lean, and more.

Yes, Prize Winning 3 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!

Prize Winning 3 Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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