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Hearty Black Bean Chili

Hearty Black Bean Chili
Featuring beans, ground beef and chicken, this chili is perfect for those with big appetites.
6-8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + standing Cook: 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried black beans
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional

Directions

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven;
  • add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until
  • beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the beef,
  • chicken and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink;
  • drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; mix
  • well.
  • Add beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2
© Taste of Home 2013

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Hearty Black Bean Chili (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • to 4 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with cheese and green
  • onions if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 346 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 1,038 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 30 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013