Zippy Three-Bean Chili

Name: Zippy Three-Bean Chili
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 8 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

13 ingredients

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
8 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms and peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes and taco seasoning.
2

Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.