Two Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Two Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup carrot, chopped; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 3 ½ cups tomatoes, chopped (28oz); 2 cups tomato juice; 15 ounces black beans or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans; 15 ounces kidney beans or 1 ½ cups cooked kidney beans; 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen or canned); ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
3 ½ cups tomatoes, chopped (28oz)
2 cups tomato juice
15 ounces black beans or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans
15 ounces kidney beans or 1 ½ cups cooked kidney beans
1 cup corn (fresh, frozen or canned)
¼ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt

1
Heat oil in a large pan.
2
Add onions and cook uncovered until soft and clear, about five minutes.
3
Add garlic and cumin and chili powder and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add celery, carrots, and green pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes, tomato juice, and beans, then cook for an additional 30-45 minutes.
6
Add corn, tomato paste, salt, and pepper, and cook for additional five minutes.
7
You can let the chili cook on low heat for hours if you like to make it thicker.
8
Serve with rice, tortillas, or cornbread and top with low-fat sour cream or low-fat cheese.
9
Any type of bean can be used.
10
If using dried beans, first pick through and remove any stones, then soak overnight.
11
Before cooking, simmer beans for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
12
Note: Our chef/teacher Todd added turkey sausage and some cinnamon to the chili.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Two 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.

Two Bean Chili

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