3 Bean Chili
Summer is the time for crockpot meals and cookouts, but what if you need something in a hurry? This 3 Bean Chili is perfect for those nights when you want something hearty and filling, but don’t have a long time to spend making it or waiting for it to cook.
Using pinto beans and kidney beans from a can, it is super easy to throw together. The addition of the ranch-style beans gives it a little southern flair and a kick.
Using such simple ingredients, it is also a low-cost option for meals. No need to spend all day cooking this one as it is ready in just a small amount of time on your stovetop. This 3 Bean Chili would be perfect for making on a camping trip or on a camp stove for a picnic as well!
Three Bean Chili
Yield – 4-6 servings
Preparation Time – 5-10 minutes
Cooking Time – 45-60 minutes
3 Bean Chili Recipe Ingredients
- 1 pound hamburger meat
- 1/2 medium-size onion (chopped)
- 15 ounces pinto beans
- 15 ounces kidney beans
- 15 ounces ranch style beans
- Chili Seasoning Package
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
How to Make 3 Bean Chili
- In a medium stockpot, brown hamburger meat with salt & pepper to taste.
- Add onion just before the meat is fully cooked.
- After hamburger meat is fully cooked, add in remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve.
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3 Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 1 pound hamburger meat
- 1/2 medium-size onion chopped
- 15 ounces pinto beans
- 15 ounces kidney beans
- 15 ounces ranch style beans
- Chili Seasoning Package
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium stockpot, brown hamburger meat with salt & pepper to taste.
- Add onion just before the meat is fully cooked.
- After hamburger meat is fully cooked, add in remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve.
This looks great, but where do you get a chili packet?? Do you make it?
They sell chili seasoning packets at most grocery stores. You can also make your own with a mix of chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, ground cumin, dash of paprika and cayenne. Hope you enjoy the recipe!