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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Slow Cooker 3 Bean Winter Chili

    LAST UPDATED: June 13, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: December 9, 2014 By Toni Dash 8 Comments

    Slow Cooker 3 Bean Winter Chili

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    Slow Cooker 3 Bean Winter Chili

    Based on recent review of the top pages Boulder Locavore readers are visiting, I think everyone is drinking (a lot), making homemade beauty/bath products and liqueurs with some gluten-free cookies sprinkled in for good measure. Despite this you have to eat. Today’s post is intended to get some warmed goodness worked into the holiday celebrating!

    As December speeds along it always gets busier. Whether it’s working in last minute shopping as the holiday countdown continues, extra gatherings taking more of the time you don’t have, school performances, or holiday outings, the ability to stay on a predictable schedule becomes almost impossible (in our household at least). The slow cooker becomes your best friend at this time of year. Load it up and dinner is ready, kept warm for family to dip into as they run in and out for different obligations.

    3 Bean Winter Chili in white bowl
    I do love chili in the cold months and have shared a few favorites on Boulder Locavore: Big Red Barn Chili, Buffalo and Black Bean Chili, Spicy White Chili, and  Slow Cooker Pumpkin White Bean Sausage Chili. I will admit I typically love meat in chili however created this recipe for 3 Bean Chili, somewhat out of necessity on a snowy day as well as wanting a carnivore break. I is hearty and filling, bursting with bold flavors and I don’t think any of my family realized the meat wasn’t present……or that I’d snuck yams into the recipe either (shhhhhh).

    Sweet potatoes and yams are a controversial vegetable. People either love or hate them it seems. They are very nutritious with B-complex vitamins, antioxidant rich Vitamin C, loads of minerals and fiber. When included in a recipe such as stew or chili I find they blend in adding a nice texture and a discrete flavor which can be missed by those less inclined to try them (especially when adding spicy seasonings as in this chili). Beans are a great source of non-meat protein as well making this a robust and satisfying meal. Chili is always great as leftovers too as the flavors often deepen the next day!

    bowls of 3 Bean Winter Chili

    Serve with this delicious Cornbread recipe!

    Slow Cooker 3 Bean Winter Chili

    Slow Cooker 3 Bean Winter Chili

    The easiest chili recipes ever: combine evertying and let the slow cooker do the work! Hearty and spicy, the chili is brimming with protein and fiber from three types of beans. It has a wonderful chunky texture including crunchy corn and yams!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 hours
    Servings: 16 Aproximately 4 quarts (16 cups)
    Calories: 116kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 large Yam or Sweet Potato , peeled and small cubed (4 cups)
    • 1 large Yellow Onion , chopped (2 + cups)
    • 2 28- ounce cans Whole Tomatoes , blended with their juice
    • 1 large Red Sweet Pepper , chopped (1 cup)
    • 1 15- ounce can Black Beans , drained and rinsed
    • 1 15- ounce can Pinto Beans , drained and rinsed
    • 1 15- ounce can Great Northern Beans , drained and rinsed
    • 1 Chipotle Pepper en Adobo sauce , chopped
    • 1 cup Corn , fresh or frozen
    • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker (6 quarts or more).
    • Cook on High for 7 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1775IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Goldie Balesh says

      February 10, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      Can you add ground beef to this recipe?

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      • Toni Dash says

        February 10, 2020 at 10:52 pm

        You can! Or this recipe already has it.

        Reply
    2. Carm says

      February 21, 2019 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is fabulous I just had it for dinner and had to rate this recipe. This is my first recipe I have made from this site now I am eager to try more.

      Reply
    3. Nina says

      September 10, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      So hearty.

      Reply
    4. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet says

      December 09, 2014 at 9:12 am

      Gorgeous! This looks like a great way to use up that random sweet potato you have left over from Thanksgiving, too!

      Reply
    5. heather @french press says

      December 09, 2014 at 8:45 am

      I think it;s time to get the slow cooker out! this look SO good, and yes it is perfect for busy holiday season nights

      Reply
    6. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

      December 09, 2014 at 6:51 am

      I ADORE sweet potatoes in chili!! And this one looks divine. #hungry

      Reply
    7. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

      December 09, 2014 at 4:30 am

      Great Minds think alike. I have a 2 bean chili in my crock-pot right now 🙂 Warms my soul!!

      Reply

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