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2 tablespoons cumin seeds
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided
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1 pound beef round, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
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3 onions, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
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2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
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8 sun-dried tomatoes, (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
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2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and stems removed, snipped into thin strips (optional; see Note)
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12 ounces dark beer, such as porter or stout
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1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, with juices
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1 tablespoon grated unsweetened chocolate
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1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
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2 bay leaves
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2 cups water
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1 19-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed
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1 19-ounce can white beans, such as Great Northern, rinsed
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1 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
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Nonfat plain yogurt, chopped scallion greens and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for garnish
Three Bean Chili
This rib-sticking bean chili is richly flavored with cumin, chili, paprika, oregano and an assortment of peppers. Use whatever beans you have in your pantry.
Nutrition Information
181
Calories
28g
Carbohydrates
7g
Protein
562mg
Potassium
4g
Fiber
9g
Sugar