5-Bean Chili

21 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably Mexican style
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken up with your hands
  • 3 cups beef stock or canned, low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups great northern beans
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained pinto beans
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained kidney beans
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained navy beans
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • Sour cream, grated Cheddar and chopped green onions, for garnishing, optional

Directions

  1. 1
    In a cast iron pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the meat until well browned, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, coriander, and cinnamon, and cook until vegetables are soft, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the bay leaves, tomatoes, and stock; bring the mixture to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    Add all of the beans, stir to combine, and continue to cook another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the flavors have come together and the chili has a nice, thick consistency.
  5. 5
    Add the cilantro, taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  6. 6
    Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped green onions, if desired.

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