Three-Bean Chili Filling Recipe

Name: Three-Bean Chili Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup each red kidney, black and pinto beans, soaked in water overnight and drained; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 2 large jalapenos, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 large onion, peeled and diced; 1 small green bell pepper, cored, deribbed and diced; 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced small; 1 rib celery, diced small; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes with puree; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup each red kidney, black and pinto beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 large jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, peeled and diced
1 small green bell pepper, cored, deribbed and diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced small
1 rib celery, diced small
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes with puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Place beans, water, bay leaf, 1/3 of jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin in a large saucepan and bring to boil.
2
Lower heat to simmer, cover and cook until beans are soft, about 2 hours.
3
Drain well and discard bay leaf.
4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Add onion and green pepper and saute 5 minutes.
6
Add carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
7
Add garlic and remaining jalapeno and cook 3 minutes longer.
8
Stir in beans, tomatoes, oregano, remaining cumin, salt and pepper.
9
Lower heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
10
Cool.
11
Assemble pie and bake as above.
12
Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake for 5 minutes longer.
13
Top with cilantro before serving.

185

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup each red kidney, black and pinto beans, soaked in water overnight and drained, 3 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 2 large jalapenos, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Three-Bean Chili Filling 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.

Three-Bean Chili Filling

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