Quick & Easy California 3-Bean Chili

Submitted by SueChef

"This recipe actually came from a Sunday newspaper circular for McCormick spice coupons. After I tried this recipe I have never gone back to any other spice mix or package for chili with or without meat. I would even go so far to say that it would be good for taco meat (minus the sugar). For a heartier one bowl meal serve over rice."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Chili

• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 236.59 ml chopped onion
• 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 118.29 ml red wine
• 411.06 g can diced tomatoes
• 425.24 g can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 425.24 g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 425.24 g can great northern beans, drained and rinsed

• California Spice Blend

• 19.71 ml chili powder
• 4.92 ml garlic powder
• 4.92 ml ground cumin
• 4.92 ml dried oregano
• 4.92 ml dried basil leaves
• 9.85 ml sugar
• 2.46 ml salt
• 2.46 ml seasoned pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper, cook 5 min., stirring often.
2. Stir in spice mix and remaining ingredients. (I like to toast the spices for about a minute before adding the other ingredients.)
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 min., stirring occasionally. This freezes beautifully.

Reviews

[Junebug]

I make this recipe except I add about 1/4 to a 1/2 tsp chipotle powder and use water instead of wine, depending on who is eating it.

 

[Senor chile verde]

For me this is like a Northeast chili, not a California chili. The blackbeans are fine but save the red beans for red beans and rice and the great northerns aren't my idea of a chili bean. Try the California heirloom pinquita's for a real California chili.

 

[Studio Leah]

Very good chili. Filled the house with aromatic herbs and the family couldn't wait to dig in. I only put 1 teaspoon of chili powder in because we are a mild loving family :)

 

[Bobbin]

This was easy and tasty. I did not use red wine since I didn't have any. I used pinto beans and navy beans; I also added 1 lb of hamburger meat. I served it with grated cheese and tostito chips. Kids gobbled it up, too. Very good.