Three Bean Chipotle Chili Recipe

Name: Three Bean Chipotle Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried kidney beans; 3/4 cup dried cannellini beans; 3/4 cup dried pinto beans; 2 medium red onions, diced; 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb. total), peeled and diced; 8 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 28-oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice; 1 tablespoon molasses; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried kidney beans
3/4 cup dried cannellini beans
3/4 cup dried pinto beans
2 medium red onions, diced
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb. total), peeled and diced
8 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1 28-oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
1 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Salt and pepper

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In a bowl, cover kidney beans with cold water by 2 inches. In a separate bowl, cover remaining beans with cold water by 2 inches. Let soak for at least 6 hours.
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Drain and rinse kidney beans, transfer to a pan and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes; drain.
3
Drain remaining beans and transfer to a slow cooker. Cover and chill 1 cup diced onion. Add sweet potatoes, garlic and chiles to slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, molasses, cumin, oregano, remaining onion, kidney beans and 3 cups water. Cover and cook on low until beans are tender, 8 to 9 hours.
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Uncover, season with salt and pepper and stir. Divide among bowls. Top with chilled onion.
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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried kidney beans, 3/4 cup dried cannellini beans, 3/4 cup dried pinto beans, 2 medium red onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Three Bean Chipotle 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!

Three Bean Chipotle Chili

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