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Three bean chili

Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans 14.5 oz each diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high, breaking it up; drain excess fat and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add all three beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, pepper, and garlic.
  3. Stir in broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using until combined.
  4. Cover; cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste; serve hot with favorite toppings such as cheddar, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeños.