Hearty Five Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces low sodium beef broth
• 15 ounces black beans
• 15 ounces light kidney beans
• 15 ounces dark red kidney beans
• 15 ounces navy beans
• 15 ounces pinto beans
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large stock pot, add oil, onion, and jalepeno. Saute over medium high heat for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic, and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 more minutes.

3. 3

   Add hamburger to pot with sauted onion mixture. Cook untill burger is done. Approx 15 minutes. *** If you use the 95% lean burger, there shouldn't be a need to drain.

4. 4

   Next, add tomatoes, sauce, and broth.

5. 5

   Drain and rinse all beans, and add to pot. Add spices, and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.