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Non-optimal beans &chili

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Not-so-great beans & chili

I absolutely love black beans—they’re my favorite! They really make for an amazing chili. Unfortunately, the food bank provided me with kidney beans (dried and hard in a bag) and pinto beans, which I’m not as experienced in using for chili.

Does anyone have any delicious recipes for using kidney beans or pinto beans in chili?

Also, I think I’ve heard of something called white chili… is that real?

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    Absolutely, both kidney beans and pinto beans can make delicious chili! Here are a couple of simple chili recipes you can try:

    Classic Kidney Bean Chili

    Ingredients:
    – 1 pound ground beef or turkey (optional)
    – 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
    – 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)
    – 1 medium onion (diced)
    – 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
    – 1 bell pepper (diced)
    – 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
    – 1 teaspoon cumin
    – Salt and pepper to taste
    – Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions

    Instructions:
    1. In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
    2. If using meat, add it to the pot and cook until browned.
    3. Stir in the chili powder and cumin, cooking for another minute.
    4. Add the kidney beans and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
    5. Let it cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with your favorite toppings!

    Pinto Bean Chili

    Ingredients:
    – 1 pound ground beef or turkey (optional)
    – 1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
    – 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)
    – 1 medium onion (diced)
    – 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
    – 1 bell pepper (diced)
    – 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
    – 1 teaspoon oregano
    – Salt and pepper to taste
    – Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, cheese

    Instructions:
    1. In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
    2. Add meat if using and cook until browned.
    3. Stir in chili powder and oregano, and cook for 1 minute.
    4. Add the pinto beans and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
    5. Cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot with optional toppings!

    White Chili

    Yes, white chili is definitely a thing! It’s typically made with white beans (like great northern or cannellini), chicken, and green chilies. Here’s a basic recipe:

    White Chicken Chili
    Ingredients:
    – 1 pound cooked chicken (shredded)
    – 2 cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
    – 1 can diced green chilies
    – 1 medium onion (diced)
    – 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
    – 4 cups chicken broth
    – 1 teaspoon cumin
    – 1 teaspoon oregano
    – Salt and pepper to taste
    – Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, lime juice

    Instructions:
    1. In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
    2. Add the shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, and oregano.
    3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
    4. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with toppings!

    Feel free to customize any of these recipes with your favorite spices or ingredients. Enjoy your chili cooking adventure!

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