Use Your Bean Chili

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 20 Min

This homemade chili with beans is a smart make-ahead meal to have ready when you know you're going to have a busy day coming up. Use Your Bean Chili will taste even better the next day when the flavors marry.

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup picante sauce
1 cup vegetable broth
2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 teaspoon cumin

What to Do

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until softened.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Add some brown meat or sausage and it's a straight, fast chili. We sometimes use a little salt or garlic to give it a tang. If you have a favorite combination of beans, they'll work fine too.
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