Three Bean Chili

This hearty three bean chili uses kidney, pinto, and black beans with seasoning like chili powder and cumin that will warm your soul.

On a cold, blustery day, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a simmering pot of hearty chili wafting through the kitchen. It’s even better if it’s 3 bean chili!

It’s a delicious way to warm up during the winter months. With its rich blend of savory spices and tender beans, it’s the perfect wholesome meal for your family.

I’ve been making a lot of chili these days because I find eating beans really helps to balance my hormones. So I add beans to my soups to make them more hearty and I make a batch of chili every week during the fall and winter.

Enjoy a bowl of soul-warming chili that will leave taste buds tingling and stomachs fully satisfied.

Tools to use for this recipe

For this recipe you will need:

• Dutch oven
• measuring spoons and cups 
• airtight storage container for leftovers 

Three Bean Chili Ingredients

• ground beef
• onion
• garlic cloves
• jalapeño pepper
• carrots
• seasonings like chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and salt
• tomato paste
• can of crushed tomatoes
• cans of black beans, pinto beans, and red kidney beans
• beef broth or chicken broth
• a little bit of brown sugar
• Optional garnishes: avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, red onion, cilantro

If you decide to use dried beans instead of canned beans here are my Instant Pot bean cooking times.

How to Make Three Bean Chili

Step 1: Sauté the vegetables. Add oil to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and allow it to heat up. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and carrots. Sauté until soft and fragrant.

Step 2: Brown the meat. Season the ground beef with some salt. Add the ground beef and spices. Brown beef until fully cooked. Add the tomato paste and sauté.

Step 3: Add the rest of the ingredients. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, and brown sugar. Bring to a low simmer. Cover and let it simmer over low heat.

Step 4: Serve and garnish. Top with all your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Instant Pot Three Bean Chili

After you have browned the meat and sautéed the vegetables you can add it to your Instant Pot and pressure cook it for 20-30 minutes to concentrate the flavors in less time.

3 Bean Chili Slow Cooker

After you have browned the meat and sautéed the vegetables you can add it to your slow cooker or crockpot on low for 3 hours.

More gluten free dinner recipes to try

• Ground Turkey Chili
• Gluten Free Meatloaf
• Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
• Chorizo Pulled Pork
• Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

If you love snacks, here are more Paleo desserts and Paleo snacks! Make sure to check out my huge collection of gluten free dinner recipes.

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3 Bean Chili Recipe

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