A slow-cooked chili recipe with ground beef and layered flavors made with a 15-bean mix of dried beans that adds tons of variety and texture that's perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.
JUMP TO RECIPEIt seems like we’re always entertaining these days. Which is fine by me! There’s not much I love more than feeding people and making them feel welcome in my home.
I’ve mentioned this before but it’s worth saying again… my favorite way to entertain is to put out a big spread of munchies for grazing and make one big pot of something to have on the stove.
When it's cold, that pot of something is usually this chili!
WHY USE A 15-BEAN MIX FOR CHILI
Using a 15-Bean Soup mix adds so much variety and contrast to the chili! Plus it adds a slow-cooked richness to the chili without cooking the meat to death.
The seasoning packet adds a hint of smokiness that is just perfect for chili (kinda reminds you of smoked chipotles).
If you don't have a crowd to feed, this is a great recipe for stocking the freezer! Freeze up to six months then simply defrost and heat on the stove to serve.
MORE DRIED BEAN RECIPES TO TRY!
Slow Cooker Pinto Beans - Dried pintos beans cook up creamy and tender with a smoky, silky sauce that's perfect with cornbread.
Three Meat Crock Pot Cowboy Beans- This slow Cooker BBQ bean recipe with smoked sausage, bacon and ground beef is the perfect side dish for feeding a crowd!
Cajun Ham & Beans - A recipe for smokey, creamy beans cooked low and slow with a ham bone and Cajun seasonings. DELICIOUS over rice!
Shrimp & Sausage 15 Bean Gumbo - A rich gumbo recipe with Cajun beans chocked full of spicy shrimp and smoky sausage.
Pineapple & Bacon Baked Beans - A baked beans recipe with a Hawaiian twist made with sweet pineapple and smoky bacon or ham!
15-Bean Turkey Soup - A hearty soup recipe perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey and also easy to make with smoked turkey wings or legs.
Recipe for BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili
BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili
A slow-cooked chili recipe with ground beef, tons of flavor and made with a 15-bean mix of dried beans that adds tons of variety and texture that's perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.
Ingredients
- 1 20-oz. bag Hurst’s 15 Bean Soup dried bean mix
- 6 cups water
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 2 large onions, diced
- 3 14-oz. cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 16-oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 packets chili seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Combine dried beans (WITHOUT included seasoning packet) and water in a large pot or Dutch oven; set seasoning packet aside. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer two hours.
- Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is cooked through then add to beans (do not drain – this is the only form of fat we have for this entire huge batch of chili and we need the pan drippings for richness and flavor).
- Add seasoning packet and remaining ingredients, stir well, cover then continue cooking on medium-low for two hours or until beans are tender. Add more salt or seasonings to taste if necessary.
Notes
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers up to six months.
- I haven't tried it myself, but if you want to cook this in a crock pot, cook the beans and water for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high, add remaining ingredients then continue cooking on high for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Sounds delicious! Hopefully I will be trying it Friday night!
ReplyDeleteOh boy ! Another great idea for week dinner ! Thank you !
ReplyDeletehow about some nutritional information--calories,fats,sugars,carbs,fiber, etc. some of us need to know these numbers for our diet intake-- this sounds so delicious, I want to make it now but I need some more info. Thank you so much
ReplyDeleteI'm just a writer and a home cook so I don't really have the resources to analyze my recipes that way. Maybe try using an app like My fitness Pal or one of the several websites that can calculate the entire recipe for you....that way you can be sure to use the exact brands you like or account for any modifications you make. Hope that helps!
DeleteOne of my hubby's favorites is chili. He would just love this dish. Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this recipe!
ReplyDeleteFor an interesting variation on chili, I use equal parts hot breakfast sausage and ground beef. I'm a little stymied in New England compared with growing up in the midwest. Can you believe that I can't find hot chili beans ANYWHERE here? I have to make do with kidney beans and spice packets or order them from Amazon. Sometimes my Cincinnati roots will show and I make spaghetti to serve it with, topped with a bunch of shredded mild cheddar and onions. You can take the girl out of Ohio, but...
ReplyDeleteI always make chili with a mix of ground beef and Jimmy Dean sausage. It's how they make Bert's Chili at Waffle House.
ReplyDeleteTry it!