My 3 Bean Yummy Chili

Warm, hearty, and packed with robust flavors, My 3 Bean Yummy Chili is the ultimate comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners or cold-weather gatherings. This one-pot wonder combines three protein-rich beans—black, kidney, and pinto—cooked to perfection with savory ground beef or turkey for a lighter twist. Bursting with bold spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, this chili gets a touch of sweetness to balance its rich tomato base. Ready in under an hour, it's an easy meal loaded with wholesome ingredients and perfect for feeding a crowd. Top it off with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a winning combination. Whether you serve it with cornbread, tortilla chips, or on its own, this chili is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
• 28 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned, undrained)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 15 ounces Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces Kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces Pinto beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 0.25 cup, chopped (for garnish) Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (optional, for topping) Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup (optional, for topping) Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef or ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and stir in the tomato paste.

Step 6

Mix in the black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Add the beef or vegetable broth to the pot and stir to combine.

Step 8

Season the chili with chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and sugar (if using). Stir well.

Step 9

Bring the chili to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the chili is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Step 11

Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream if desired.

Step 12

Serve warm with cornbread or tortilla chips on the side for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3161 grams (3161.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3248

Total Fat 169.00g	217%
Saturated Fat 69.20g	346%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 481mg	160%
Sodium 7650mg	333%
Total Carbohydrate 281.10g	102%
Dietary Fiber 84.60g	302%
Total Sugars 51.00g
Protein 175.90g	352%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1296mg	100%
Iron 41mg	229%
Potassium 6727mg	143%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 33.6%