Three Meat/Three Bean Chili
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef, ground lamb, and ground pork mix OR any combination desired
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • ½ can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (approximately 5 oz)
  • ½ can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (approximately 5 oz)
  • ½ can black beans, rinsed and drained (approximately 5 oz)
  • 10 oz can of red enchilada sauce
  • ½ can diced tomatoes (approximately 7 oz)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup tequila (optional)
  • zest and juice from ½ lime
Garnish
  • diced jalapeno
  • sour cream
  • shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
  1. Heat a large saucepan over Medium-High heat.
  2. Add vegetable oil and when shimmering, add the ground meat.
  3. Salt and pepper the meat while cooking.
  4. Brown the ground meat until no longer pink, approximately 4 - 5 minutes.
  5. Add the spices and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add the tomatoes and enchilada sauce, stirring to combine.
  7. Reduce the heat to Medium-Low.
  8. If using, add the tequila and stir to combine.
  9. Add the beans and gently stir to combine.
  10. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or more.
  11. Just prior to serving, stir in the lime zest and lime juice.
  12. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced jalapenos accompanied by cornbread waffles
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/10/25/three-meatthree-bean-chili/