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Three Bean Chili with Wisconsin Colby

Three Bean Chili with Wisconsin Colby

Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board 8 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 1 Hr. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped, about 2 c.
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1/2" squares
1 Tbsp. garlic, finely chopped (approx. 3 cloves)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, drained
1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, drained
1 can (15.5 oz.) black-eyed peas, drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can (14 oz.) vegetable broth
1 c. dry red wine (or water)
3 Tbsp. cornmeal
1 Tbsp. chili powder or to taste
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce or to taste
2 c. Wisconsin Colby cheese, shredded and divided

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven, sauté onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil about 5 min. or until soft.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 1 hr. or until thick. Remove bay leaf and discard.

3. Off heat, stir in half the Wisconsin Colby cheese until melted.

4. Serve with remaining cheese sprinkled on top.

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