Four Bean Chili

4 from 7 votes

This Four Bean Chili is not only delicious, but so incredibly easy to make. What's even better, is you can use it on a multitude of different recipes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 420kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 15 ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 28 ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice
2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

In a sauté pan over medium heat place 1 tbsp of oil and sauté onions for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté another minute until the onions start to caramelize, then remove and place in a crock pot.
In the same sauté pan, add another tbsp of oil and sauté the ground beef for 5 minutes, breaking down the beef with a wooden spoon until it’s cooked through and most of its juice has evaporated.
Add the cooked beef and the remaining ingredients to the crock pot and stir to combine.
Cover and cook the chili on low for 8 hours.
Top with desired accompaniments and serve.

Nutrition

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