Steve's 3-Bean "Clean the Cupboards" Chili

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  • Number of Servings: 15
Ingredients
1 tbsp (olive, canola) oil1/2 onion (coarsely chopped)1 large (or 2 small) carrots (bite-size)1 stalk of celery (1/4" slices)1 bell pepper (green, yellow or red!)2 cloves of garlic (minced)2 jalapeno peppers (seeds removed, then chopped)2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 15-ounce can kidney beans1 15-ounce can black beans1 15-ounce can pinto beans1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes1 cup strong black coffee1 cup water1/4 cup molassessalt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Add oil to stock pot or similar (e.g. casserole); chop onion, carrot & celery. Saute until and softening, a couple minues
2. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about a minute.
2. Add jalapenos.
3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and cayenne, coating the vegeables.
4. Drain beans and add. beans. Add coffee, water, and molasses. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook at least thirty minutes, but preferably ~2 hours. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: Makes 15 half-cup servings

Servings Per Recipe: 15
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 110.8
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 317.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g

Member Reviews
  • 1HAPPYSPIRIT
    We enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for sharing! - 8/20/20
  • GRANNYJACKIE2
    Looks yummy. - 12/6/19
  • CHRISTOPHER63
    Very good - 2/9/18
  • RDCAGAIN10
    Looks delish! - 11/25/17
  • MSQJOHNSON
    I like the subtle spice and the variety of beans. - 6/25/12