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A horizontal top down shot of a bowl of beef and three bean chili, topped with shredded cheddar, fritos, sour cream, and a serrano pepper.

Beef and Three Bean Chili

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Loaded with rich beef, tender beans, and flavor that gets better with every bite, this Beef and Three Bean Chili is perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 705
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz bacon
  • 29 oz pinto beans (2 cans)
  • 29 oz black beans (2 cans)
  • 14.5 oz red kidney beans (1 can)
  • 7 oz green chile (1 can)
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp corn starch (as needed)

Method
 

  1. Set a large pot over medium high heat. While it heats up, cut the bacon into ¼ inch wide strips. Then, cook the bacon. While the bacon cooks, measure the spices into a small bowl and mix.
  2. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease and set the bacon aside. Cook and crumble the ground beef in the same pot. Add the spice mix about halfway through. When finished, add the bacon back into the pot.
  3. Strain and rinse the beans. Then, add them to the pot with the tomatoes, green chiles, and beef broth. Bring to a boil on high heat.
  4. When the pot reaches a boil, reduce to low heat and maintain a slow simmer for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite toppings!

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1377mgPotassium: 1490mgFiber: 25gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1330IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 9mg

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