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Four Bean Chili

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. 
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 8
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes

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

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 8g
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