Three Bean Chili

By bonitariley

Three Bean Chil

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 ⁄4 to 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, onion, olives, cilantro (choose which ones you want)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook ground beef and onion in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat is no longer meat and onion is softened. While it cooks, use a wooden spoon to crumble the meat into small chunks.
Add jalapeno, chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix everything and toast the spices.
Add diced tomato, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and beef broth. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If too thick, add a little more water or beef broth.
Add beans and salt and pepper and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve with desired toppings.
Yield: 4-6 servings