skye's spicy 3 bean chili Recipe

Name: skye's spicy 3 bean chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean beef or turkey (I usually use turkey or a 50/50 blend); 1 can (15.5 oz) light or dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15.5 oz) of your favorite spicy chili beans, retaining the yummy sauce; 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies (I like the rotel brand... but use what you like); 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp (or more) red pepper flake, depends on how spicy you want it; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lean beef or turkey (I usually use turkey or a 50/50 blend)
1 can (15.5 oz) light or dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz) of your favorite spicy chili beans, retaining the yummy sauce
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies (I like the rotel brand... but use what you like)
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp (or more) red pepper flake, depends on how spicy you want it
2 tbsp olive oil
1 salt and pepper to taste

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["I like to start my chili early.", "I open all 3 cans of beans.", "drain and rinse kidney and black beans.", "then, in a large bowl, mix them with the can of spicy chili beans and let them ""marinade"" together for atleast an hour or two before I start cooking.", "next heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot and add your ground meat.", "season lightly with salt and peppee and cook thoroughly.", "next add in your minced garlic, onion, green pepper and red pepper flake and cook together with ground meat until the onions and peppers start to soften.", "add in your beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices.", ".. turn down heat to low and allow everything to simmer no shorter than 1 hour.", "the longer it simmers... the better it will taste.", "serve by itself... or top it withshredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, crackers, an extra splash of hot sauce.", ".. or any combination of those yummy toppings", "enjoy!", "mmm mmm good!"]

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lean beef or turkey (I usually use turkey or a 50/50 blend), 1 can (15.5 oz) light or dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 can (15.5 oz) of your favorite spicy chili beans, retaining the yummy sauce, and more.

Yes, skye's spicy 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!

skye's spicy 3 bean chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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