Grandpa Ron's Awesome Three-Bean Chili

Name: Grandpa Ron's Awesome Three-Bean Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained; 2 large white onions, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 0.5 cup light brown sugar; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste; 0.5 cup chopped onion, or to taste; 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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I've been making this recipe for the family for many years. It's a great winter time warm up and makes a meal in itself.

Recipe by Ron

Published on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 servings

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Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
2 large white onions, chopped (Optional)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste (Optional)
½ cup chopped onion, or to taste (Optional)
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix beer, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, red beans, kidney beans, 2 chopped onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, brown sugar, garlic, chili seasoning mix, cornstarch, and mustard into ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion, and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379	Calories
17g	Fat
31g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 1060mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 32mg	161%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 607mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.