Spicy Pinto Bean Chili Recipe

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This spicy, meatless chili is a wonderful dish to have during the winter months. I like to serve this with a slice of corn bread on the side.—Chris Moyers, Felton, California

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Spicy Pinto Bean Chili Recipe
  • Prep: 5 min. + soaking Cook: 3 hours
  • Yield: 14 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried pinto beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

  • Rinse and sort beans. Soak overnight or use quick-soak method. Discard liquid. Add the water; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the beans are almost tender, about 1 hour.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender and flavors have blended, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese if desired. Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 122 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 485 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Pinto Bean Chili in Country Woman January/February 1992, p38

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Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2013 by sarahelse

GREAT! Followed recipe, but no canned chilies so used a spicey giardiniera, amazing flavor.

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by kairi1017

loved this recipe and so did my family but i added ground turkey to eat to make it more filling.

 
 
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