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Three-Bean Chili

Cook Time:45 minsAdditional Time:2 hrs 45 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 30 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, 1 1/2 cups eachJump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Time:45 minsAdditional Time:2 hrs 45 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 30 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Cook Time:45 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:2 hrs 45 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

Yield:8 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Yield:

8 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonscumin seeds2tablespoonschili powder1tablespoonpaprika2teaspoonsdried oregano, preferably Mexican½teaspooncayenne pepper3teaspoonscanola oil, divided1poundbeef round, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks3onions, chopped1green bell pepper, seeded and chopped6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)2jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped8 sun-dried tomatoes, (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and stems removed, snipped into thin strips (optional; see Note)12ouncesdark beer, such as porter or stout1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, with juices1tablespoongrated unsweetened chocolate1teaspoonsugar, or to taste2bay leaves2cupswater1 19-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed1 19-ounce can white beans, such as Great Northern, rinsed1 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)2tablespoonslime juiceSalt & freshly ground pepper, to tasteNonfat plain yogurt, chopped scallion greens and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for garnish

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Ingredients

2tablespoonscumin seeds

2tablespoonschili powder

1tablespoonpaprika

2teaspoonsdried oregano, preferably Mexican

½teaspooncayenne pepper

3teaspoonscanola oil, divided

1poundbeef round, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

3onions, chopped

1green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)

2jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped

8 sun-dried tomatoes, (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces

2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and stems removed, snipped into thin strips (optional; see Note)

12ouncesdark beer, such as porter or stout

1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, with juices

1tablespoongrated unsweetened chocolate

1teaspoonsugar, or to taste

2bay leaves

2cupswater

1 19-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed

1 19-ounce can white beans, such as Great Northern, rinsed

1 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)

2tablespoonslime juice

Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Nonfat plain yogurt, chopped scallion greens and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for garnish

DirectionsToast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder; grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a small bowl; add chili powder, paprika, oregano and cayenne. Stir to combine; set aside.Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add beef, in batches if necessary, and saute until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions have softened and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, anchos chiles (if using), and the reserved spice mixture. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add beer, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, scraping up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and their juices, chocolate, sugar, bay leaves and the browned beef. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.Add kidney beans, white beans and black beans and cook until the chili is thick, 30 to 45 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in cilantro, if using, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garnishes.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up 2 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.Note: Ancho chiles, one of the most popular dried chiles used in Mexico, are dried poblano peppers. They have a mild, sweet, spicy flavor. Ground ancho chile can be found with other spices in large supermarkets, or substitute ground chili powder with a pinch of cayenne.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1995

Directions

Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder; grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a small bowl; add chili powder, paprika, oregano and cayenne. Stir to combine; set aside.Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add beef, in batches if necessary, and saute until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions have softened and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, anchos chiles (if using), and the reserved spice mixture. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add beer, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, scraping up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and their juices, chocolate, sugar, bay leaves and the browned beef. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.Add kidney beans, white beans and black beans and cook until the chili is thick, 30 to 45 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in cilantro, if using, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garnishes.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up 2 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.Note: Ancho chiles, one of the most popular dried chiles used in Mexico, are dried poblano peppers. They have a mild, sweet, spicy flavor. Ground ancho chile can be found with other spices in large supermarkets, or substitute ground chili powder with a pinch of cayenne.

Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder; grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a small bowl; add chili powder, paprika, oregano and cayenne. Stir to combine; set aside.

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add beef, in batches if necessary, and saute until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions have softened and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, anchos chiles (if using), and the reserved spice mixture. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add beer, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, scraping up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and their juices, chocolate, sugar, bay leaves and the browned beef. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Add kidney beans, white beans and black beans and cook until the chili is thick, 30 to 45 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in cilantro, if using, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garnishes.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up 2 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.

Note: Ancho chiles, one of the most popular dried chiles used in Mexico, are dried poblano peppers. They have a mild, sweet, spicy flavor. Ground ancho chile can be found with other spices in large supermarkets, or substitute ground chili powder with a pinch of cayenne.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1995

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)358Calories8gFat48gCarbs26gProtein

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