3 bean chili con carne. Making a vegetarian or vegan chilli or 'chilli con carne' is so easy that I think it is one of those go-to dishes for most people who are vegetarian or vegan. Usually 'chilli con carne' uses some type of mince, even if vegetarian. This version however uses three different types of beans, and you can use any type that you wish, it will taste good.

Tonight, I opted for the quick dinner version. This involves canned beans and ground beef. Confession: I've not been eating the best lately. You can have 3 bean chili con carne using 12 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of 3 bean chili con carne

Prepare 1/4 cup of black beans.
Prepare 1/4 cup of red beans.
Prepare 1/4 cup of pinto beans.
You need 1/3 cup of organic salsa low sodium.
Prepare 4 clove of garlic.
It's 1 can of 2 oz tomato paste, organic salt free.
Prepare 1 medium of onion, chopped.
It's 1 can of 4oz salt free tomato sauce.
It's 1/3 lb of lean eye of round.
You need 3 cup of water.
Prepare 1 of cracked peppercorn to taste.
Prepare 1 1/2 tbsp of garlic powder.

No particular reason why other than the holidays. Simply, more carbs and a lot less. Mixed with green pepper and cinnamon, our slow-simmered chili beans take on a sweet heat—and mild pinto, black, and kidney beans add variety and texture. This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way.

3 bean chili con carne step by step

Pick through and rinse beans. Add all ingredients in crock pot. Turn on high and cook about 6 hours or until beans are done. That's all there is to this recipe. This is made with no added salt for nutritional purposes, high protein :-) , salt may be added as you wish. Also, I cubed the beef then added it. It may be cut however you like. Any lean beef will be good in this as well. Add more or less for your taste..
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The lentils and beans ensure the chili is hearty and filling, while the peppers, onion and corn give it that real chili con carne feel. Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Saute meat, onions and garlic until done. The beer is optional but does add a good flavor and, of course, the alcohol is cooked out during cooking. More chili recipes you might enjoy are Quick Beef Chili, Turkey Chili Taco Soup, and Buffalo Chicken and Bean Chili.