4 Bean Chili

Tonight, I'm making a new recipe. It is FRIGIDLY cold outside, so I figured tonight would be a good chili night. This is a simple recipe, and it's VERY cheap. I bought enough all at once to make two dinners, so my total cost per meal was $5.64. This meal will feed 4 adults easily with some left over. It can be served with brown rice, couscous, quinoa or any grain of your choice, but on it's own it's very filling.

Ingredients

1 cup Kidney Beans

1 cup Pinto Beans

1 cup Black Beans

1 cup Lima Beans

1 ½ Whole Tomatoes, diced

1 Whole Tomato, mashed in the food processor

2 tsp Garlic powder

1 tsp Onion powder

2 tsp Basil

1/3 cup Chili Powder

¼ cup Ground Cumin

Enough water to cover beans (more or less depending on how soupy you like your chili)

Directions

1.      If you’re using dried beans, make sure to soak them over night.

2.      Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and stir WELL.

3.      Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.

4.      If desired, you can top with sour cream and/or grated cheese.

Enjoy!