Three-Bean Chili with Polenta Crust

Name: Three-Bean Chili with Polenta Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 envelope chili seasoning; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into thin slices; 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Easy to assemble, this zesty one-dish meal is ideal for a busy weeknight or to serve last-minute guests. Dial down the heat by using a Mexican blend instead of the chili seasoning.—Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 envelope chili seasoning
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into thin slices
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion and pepper in oil until tender. Add the garlic, chili seasoning, brown sugar and allspice; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Place dish on a baking sheet. Arrange polenta slices over top; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 393 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 1495mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 11g fiber), 18g protein.

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karynzeff
Feb 3, 2015
Fantastic...the kids even loved it!! Used kidney beans in place of pinto and used cinnamon and nutmeg only instead of all spice(I didn't have on hand)
thomsmom
Jan 30, 2015
Good recipe and I love the idea of the polenta . For individual taste preference and FAMILY TRADITION I subbed kidney beans for the pinto - I hate those. If I want to make CHILI CON CARNE (trans: chili with meat) I will just brown the meat, add water and eliminate the broth. I also suggest trying Mexican three cheese blend and chopped onions on top of the polenta with some more on the side. As is yum
Wayschool
Jan 30, 2015
Looks delicious!
Grandma E.
Jan 29, 2015
I can't imagine chile without meat. Seems like a weird gazpacho that's hot.
Ald565
Jan 29, 2015
I am not sure how a person can review the taste and texture when the review is posted immediately after the recipe appears
miguelje
Jan 29, 2015
Not real chile more like a spicy stew. To many strange ingredients but ok for Anglo chili.

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