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Vegetable Bean Chili

Prep 15 min + Cook 25 min
Noonarbys

Ingredients

Chili

  • 1-1.5 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15-ounce) chickpea, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15-ounce) black bean, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15-ounce) kidney bean, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomato

For Serving

  • greek yogurt, for serving Optional
  • shredded mexican cheese, for serving Optional
  • tortilla chips, for serving Optional
  • cornbread, for serving Optional

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef & Season: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), season with the chili powder (1 tablespoon), paprika (1 tablespoon), cumin (1 tablespoon), and cayenne (1 teaspoon). Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, about .
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced yellow onion (1 yellow onion), green bell pepper (1 green bell pepper), and red bell pepper (1 red bell pepper) to the pot. Cook until softened, about .
  3. Add Beans & Tomatoes: Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas (1 can), black beans (1 can), kidney beans (1 can), and crushed tomatoes (1 can) to the pot.
  4. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least (or longer if you prefer to let the flavors meld).
  5. Serve: Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and Greek yogurt. Add optional tortilla chips or cornbread on the side.
Tags:
  • beef
  • beans
  • chili
  • dinner
  • easy
  • gluten-free
  • mexican
  • one-pot