Description

If you’re craving a warm, comforting bowl of chili but don’t have the time to watch the stove, this Crockpot Three-Bean Chili is the perfect solution.

Ingredients

Black Beans: 1 can, drained and rinsed
Kidney Beans: 1 can, drained and rinsed
Pinto Beans: 1 can, drained and rinsed
Diced Tomatoes: 1 can (fire-roasted tomatoes work especially well for a smoky flavor)
Onion: 1 large, chopped
Bell Peppers: 1 red and 1 green, chopped
Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Spices: 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste), salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 to 1 cup vegetable broth or water for a thinner consistency

Toppings and Garnishes (Optional)

Shredded cheese (use dairy-free if vegan)
Sour cream or Greek yoghurt
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Sliced green onions
Sliced jalapeños for extra heat

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Instructions

Chop the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, and drain and rinse the canned beans.
In a small skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes, or until it’s soft and translucent. Add the bell peppers and garlic, and cook for another 2–3 min.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne, and cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.
Transfer all to the crockpot. Add the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and diced tomatoes. If you’d like a thinner, more stew-like chili, add 1/2 to 1 cup of vegetable broth or water.
Place the lid on the crockpot and set it to Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.

Notes

Sauting before putting everything in the crock pot is optional but highly recommended for a deeper flavor. However, if you’re short on time, you can skip this step and add everything directly to the crockpot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8h in Crock Pot or 30 mins reuglar
Category: Main Course
Method: Stove-top simmering
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1.5 cups
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 2.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 11g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg