Three-Bean Chili

Ingredients

• •1/2 cup dried pinto beans
• •1/2 cup dried navy beans
• •1/2 cup dried black beans
• •1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• •4 cups water
• •2 chicken bouillon cubes
• •2 tsp chili powder
• •1 tsp cumin
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   **Soak the beans**: Combine all three beans in a large bowl, cover with several inches of water, and soak overnight (8–12 hours). Drain and rinse. For a quick soak, bring to a boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 1 hour. Drain and rinse.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the soaked beans, diced tomatoes with juice, water, and bouillon cubes. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until all beans are tender.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper. If you want a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon.