Category: Best Slow-Cooker/Crock Pot Meal
Third Place Category Winner!
Author:
Stephanie Hodges
Recipe Name:
Many Bean Chili (a.k.a. Stephanie's World Famous Chili)
Recipe Description:
I have taken this recipe to many potlucks and other events - it is a hit, but so easy to make. It is a big source of protein, but low fat and very good for you. To make it even healthier, sometimes I will blend greens (kale or spinach) in a blender with the canned tomatoes and then add to the mix. By blending, the greens disappear -- you don't even taste them -- but all the healthy benefits are there.
Ingredients:
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 oz diced green chilis
- 1 bunch finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 28 oz can tomatoes w/juice (can be diced, crushed or chopped)
- 1 cup tvp (textured vegetable protein, i.e. Morningstar Crumbles meatless ground "beef"
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbs chili powder
- 1/4-1 cup water (depending on how thick you like your chili)
- 3 tbs chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Put everything else but cilantro into crockpot. Adjust water depending on desired consistency (thick or soupy). Cook on high about 3 hours, on low for 6 or more. Just before serving add cilantro and enjoy!
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