Quick Three-Bean Chili
Recipe from
Food & Wine
Some chilis need to simmer for a long time to help the flavors develop. This one doesn't because Melissa Rubel Jacobson, F&W Test Kitchen Associate, mixes in a little bit of bacon, which instantly adds meatiness and a nice smoky flavor.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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2 tablespoonsvegetable oilsee savings

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3 slicesbacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch stripssee savings

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1onion, cut into 1/4-inch dicesee savings

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2jalapenos, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dicesee savings

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2garlic cloves, mincedsee savings

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1/4 cupchili powdersee savings

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1 15-ouncecan Great Northern beans, drained and rinsedsee savings

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1 15-ouncecan pinto beans, drained and rinsedsee savings

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1 15-ouncecan black beans, drained and rinsedsee savings

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1 28-ouncecan diced tomatoessee savings

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2 cupschicken stock or low-sodium brothsee savings

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Kosher salt and freshly ground peppersee savings

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Chopped cilantro and sour cream, for servingsee savings

Directions
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In a medium soup pot, heat the oil until hot. Add the bacon, onion, jalapenos, and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until the onion is softened and the bacon fat has been rendered, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, and stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer the chili over moderately low heat until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with cilantro and sour cream.
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