Three-bean Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 pound beef round, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 8 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and stems removed, snipped into thin strips (optional; see Note)
  • 12 ounces dark beer, such as porter or stout
  • 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 tablespoon grated unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 19-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed
  • 1 19-ounce can white beans, such as Great Northern, rinsed
  • 1 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Nonfat plain yogurt, chopped scallion greens and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese for garnish

Description

Three-Bean Chili - The Huffington Post

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