Abby, Zoë and Enzo

Comments: Three Bean Chili

March 25^th 2008

Three Bean Chili

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion*, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
1(32 oz.)* can crushed tomatoes
1(14 oz.)* can black beans
1(14 oz.) *can red kidney beans
1 Tablespoon cumin
2 Tablespoons* chili powder
Several drops of cayenne hot sauce
1 teaspoon course salt
1 cup refried beans
For Toppings:
green onions
diced tomatoes
tortilla chips

Over medium heat, add oil to a large pot and sautée onion, peppers, and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes.  Deglaze pot with the broth, add tomatoes, black beans, and kidney beans, stir to combine.  Season with cumin, chili powder, hot sauce, and salt.  Thicken by stirring in the refried beans.  Simmer over low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes.  Serve in bowls, top with toppings and serve with chips.

* Here's how my ingredients/amounts differed from the recipe: I used half of a large sweet onion, a 28oz. can of tomatoes (seasoned with oregano and other seasonings), a 15.5 oz. can of black beans, a 19 oz. can of kidney beans, and 1 tablespoon of the chili powder.  Most of the changes were because of what I had on hand, others due to taste preference.  I also added some things: I used our Italian seasons grinder and the garlic /sea salt grinder to add some extra flavor, and I also added avocado to the toppings along with a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese.

This meal turned out really yummy, especially with the toppings.  It made the perfect amount for all four of us to have plenty for dinner, as well as enough left over for the four of us to have the same amount we had tonight, for tomorrow's lunch.  It was also easy and quick, especially for a chili.

Abby @ 4 years, 3 months, 10 days
Zoë @ 4 years, 3 months, 10 days
Enzo expected in 5 months, 30 days
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