Zippy Three-Bean Chili Recipe

By mkuchel

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)XKick-up the flavor With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.Featured Sponsor
• 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

Preparation

Step 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.
Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).