Three Bean Chili with Ground Beef
This is a basic chili, with mild flavors. Leave out the beef to make this a vegetarian meal. However, it will lose a lot of flavor without the fat from the beef so spice it up a little bit more with some cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of allspice.
Ingredients
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1 15-ounce can pinto beans
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1 15-ounce can black beans
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1 15-ounce can kidney beans
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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1 tomato, chopped
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¾ cup onion, finely chopped
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
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1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
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Add onions and peppers and sauté until tender.
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Add ground beef and brown.
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Add chopped tomato and crushed tomatoes.
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Add salt to taste.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, simmer and cook for about 25 minutes.
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Stir in the beans and cook for another 10 minutes, until the beans are heated.