Three Bean And Beef Chili (Light) Recipe

Name: Three Bean And Beef Chili (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced (1 cup); 1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup); 2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 lb 90% lean ground beef; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups water; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from the can of chipotles; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from the can of chipotles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1
Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
2
Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3
Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink.
4
Stir in the tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper.
5
Cook, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes. Stir in the beans and continue cooking, partially covered, 20 minutes longer.
6
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

471

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Protein

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced (1 cup), 1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup), 2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Three Bean And Beef Chili (Light) 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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Three Bean And Beef Chili (Light)

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Variations & substitutions

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