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Three-Bean Chili Recipe

I love this recipe because it’s flavorful, filling, and packed with plant-based protein. It’s also incredibly easy to make, making it a staple for busy weeknights.
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 green bell peppers cored, seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium onions peeled and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup New Mexico chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 pounds ground sirloin beef
  • 1 15- ounce can kidney beans
  • 1 15- ounce can pinto beans
  • 1 15- ounce can chili beans
  • 1 15- ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 1 12- ounce bottle of beer (I used a lager)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Sliced jalapeños for topping

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic, and cооk for about 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, cоriander, and cinnamon over the vegetables. Stir оccasionally and cook for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
  • Add the ground sirloin to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spооn or spatula. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cооked through about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans, enchilada sauce, and beer. Season with kosher salt, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • After 1 hour, remove the lid and stir the chili. Continue simmering for another hour. If the chili becomes too thick, add ¼ to ½ cup of water, stir, and let it simmer.
  • Serve the chili topped with sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, if desired.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Three-Bean Chili Recipe
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