Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili

By myangelsc86

What's the secret ingredient in this recipe? Chocolate syrup, which adds a rich taste to a blend of kidney beans, black beans and small white beans. Rinse canned beans to reduce the sodium.

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can small white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
• 1 cup beer or chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons chocolate-flavored syrup
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• Dairy sour cream (optional)
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine kidney beans, white beans, black beans, undrained tomatoes and green chile peppers, beer or broth, chocolate syrup, chili powder, and Cajun seasoning.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.

3. If desired, garnish individual servings with sour cream and cheese. Makes 4 servings.