Easy Three Bean Chili
Ingredients
- can of kidney beans
- can of black beans
- can of white beans ( such as northern, navy or cannellini)
- 1 cup of onions chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- can of diced tomatoes
- small can of tomato sauce (8oz)
- 2/3 cup of water
- 2 tsp of cumin powder
- 2 -3 tsp of chili powder
- 2 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- few dashes of liquid smoke
- salt & pepper to taste
Preparation
Sauté the onion until translucent
Add in the garlic, beans, spices (except the bay leaf) and diced tomatoes and continue to cook on med - low heat for a 5-7 minutes
Add in the tomato sauce, water and bay leaf
Mix well, cover and let simmer for 30 -35 minutes stirring occasionally
Serve as is or with a scoop of rice
Top it with chopped onions, sour cream or cheese