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Thick and Hearty Blended Bean Chili

Healthy homemade chili with your choice of ground meat and dried blended beans. This chili is garlic and onion free so it's easy on the tummy but with all the flavor you crave.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: allergy-friendly, dairy-free, dinner ideas, egg-free, gluten-free, high fiber, homemade chili, low fat, Low FODMAP
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Mary

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried beans ~ any blended variety. I used Heirloom brand.
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken turkey, or beef ~ preferably lean
  • 3-4 bunches of green onions ~ using tops only chopped ~ use entire onion if not Low FODMAP
  • 1 green bell pepper ~ chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper ~ chopped
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes ~ pureed
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning ~ I used a Low FODMAP type 14.5
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Fody garlic replacer ~ regular garlic if not Low FODMAP
  • 1/2 tsp Fody onion replacer ~ omit if using entire green onion

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak beans. Soaking beans is optional but I always do. See two methods in notes.
  • Brown and drain ground meat.
  • In a large kettle add cooked meat, chopped green onion tops, and chopped bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours or until all beans are tender. Stir chili occasionally while simmering.
  • Serve with grated cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Quick Soak Method: Rinse beans and place them in a large kettle. For 2 cups of dried beans add 6-8 cups of hot water. Bring the water to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Then remove the kettle from heat and cover. Let beans sit for 1 hour. Drain the water and they are ready to cook. Refrigerate beans if you are not planning on cooking them right away.
  • Overnight Soak Method: Rinse beans and place them in a large kettle. For 2 cups of dried beans add 6-8 cups of cold water. Let sit overnight or for 6-8 hours. Drain water from the beans and they are ready to cook.
**Nutritional counts are using lean ground turkey.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 1584mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1622IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 6mg