Three-Bean Chili

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
A hearty, protein-packed stew loaded with kidney, garbanzo, and chili beans for a comforting meal.
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This Three-Bean Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Packed with three types of beans, it delivers a satisfying texture and deep, savory flavor without requiring hours of simmering. The blend of garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano creates a rich aromatic base, while fresh tomatoes and cilantro add brightness. It’s incredibly versatile, easy to customize, and perfect for serving over rice, with cornbread, or straight from the bowl. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish is a family-friendly staple that freezes beautifully for later.

Three-Bean Chili

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 865.7

Description

This Three-Bean Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. Packed with three types of beans, it delivers a satisfying texture and deep, savory flavor without requiring hours of simmering. The blend of garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano creates a rich aromatic base, while fresh tomatoes and cilantro add brightness. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile, easy to customize, and perfect for serving over rice, with cornbread, or straight from the bowl. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish is a family-friendly staple that freezes beautifully for later.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat a nonstick Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth and the chopped onion and garlic.
  2. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft.
  3. Stir in the remaining chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, chili powder, and ground cumin.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the undrained chili beans, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans.
  6. Heat to a boil again, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 865.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.1g45%
Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
Sodium 2463.8mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 109.3g37%
Dietary Fiber 52.1g209%
Sugars 20.8g
Protein 60.1g121%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, chili beans, vegetarian, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy, protein, cumin, chili powder, garlic, onion, cilantro, stew, meal prep, freezer friendly
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