3 Pepper Chili

⏱ 80 mins 🍽 8-10 serving(s) 🏷 Beans

This robust three pepper chilli combines beef with kidney, black, and chilli beans in a slow cooker. A trio of chilli powders and aromatic spices create a deeply flavoured base. The dish is simmered until everything is beautifully combined, resulting in a comforting meal perfect for sharing. It yields enough for a gathering, ready in just over an hour of cooking time.

3 Pepper Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (8 ounce) can chili beans
  • 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes (small or large)
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
  • 2 lbs beef (or sub 1lb with sausage)
  • 1 (1 1/3 ounce) package of lawry's fajita seasoning mix
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (choose your color)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper, ground (add more or less for spice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon course black pepper
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Place all the canned beans and diced tomatoes into a slow cooker and set it to high.
  2. In a separate skillet, cook the meat and chopped bell pepper until fully browned.
  3. Remove any excess fat from the cooked meat mixture.
  4. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the meat, stirring and adding a little water to help it coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the seasoned meat and peppers into the slow cooker with the beans.
  6. Add all the remaining ground spices and powders to the pot and stir everything together.
  7. Allow the chilli to cook on high for 1 hour, then reduce the heat to low and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium536700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBeans
AuthorQueso