Three Bean Chili – an easy and spicy southwestern chili recipe made using three types of beans and red enchilada sauce. The key ingredient is chipotle sauce. It gives this chili a smoky flavor that will send you taste buds into overdrive. Garnished with fresh sliced avocado, jalapeno, cilantro leaves and shredded Mexican cheese blend. This is perfection in a bowl. No joke!
Three Bean Chili Recipe
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can of fire- roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/ 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (15 ounce) can Pinto beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can Navy beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can Garbanzo Beans
- 2 (15 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce
- 4 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, stems removed
- In a medium pot add olive oil and onion.
- Cook over medium heat for 3 – 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Season with garlic powder, oregano, cilantro and taco seasoning.
- Strain beans and rinse with water.
- Add beans to pot.
- Add two cans of enchilada sauce.
- Add 4 tablespoons of chipotle sauce for mild chili. (6 tablespoons for medium heat or 8 – 10 for extra-spicy)
- Cook over medium high heat for 25 – 30 minutes.
- Serve in individual bowls.
- Garnish with cheese, avocado, jalapeno and cilantro leaves.
- For a VEGAN option - omit cheese as a garnish! Let me know what you think of this tasty chili recipe.
Here in the desert southwest – we love our chili. This chile has a secret ingredient – well more than just one secret ingredient. It is a blend of herbs and spices that take this chili to a whole new level. If you love spicy food – you will LOVE this recipe. I also added a mild, medium and spicy guide line for you to use when using chipotle sauce. Let me know what you think.
Three Bean Chili Recipe
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I am always looking for simple meals to make for my family. This Three Bean Chili Recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
CeceliasGoodStuff.com | Good Food for Good People
What is great about this recipe is that you can add your own mix of beans. This is what I had on hand so that is what I used. You could easily substitute black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, or simply use all pinto beans. Whatever floats your boat.
Three Bean Chili Recipe
CeceliasGoodStuff.com | Good Food for Good People
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