Three-Bean Chili

Name: Three-Bean Chili
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 pound beef round, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 3 onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 tablespoons); 2 jalapeño 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); 12 ounces dark beer, such as porter or stout; 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, with juices; 1 tablespoon grated unsweetened chocolate; 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups water; 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); 2 tablespoons lime juice; Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste; Nonfat plain yogurt, chopped scallion greens and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for garnish

Instructions

Cook:45min

This rib-sticking bean chili is richly flavored with cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano and an assortment of peppers. Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:24:26 GMT