Description
A hearty and healthy chili filled with a mix of beans, tomatoes, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a pan, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant and translucent.
- Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the drained beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, and spices to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the broth and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Adjust spice levels before serving, and consider stirring in Greek yogurt or sour cream before serving.
- Serve with toppings of choice such as cilantro, avocado, or cheese.
Notes
Pre-soak dried beans if using for optimal texture. Adjust liquid levels based on preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chili, slow cooker, vegetarian, healthy, beans