Budget Three-Bean Chili

Ingredients

• Black beans

  1 tin (400 g)

  $1.00

• Kidney beans

  1 tin (400 g)

  $1.00

• Canned Pinto Beans

  1 tin (400 g)

  $0.95

• Tinned tomatoes

  1 tin (400 g)

  $1.10

• Canned Sweetcorn

  1 tin (150 g)

  $0.68

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.22

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.06

• Pure Chilli Powder

  1 tbsp

  $0.18

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.07

• Vegetable oil

  1 tbsp

  $0.05

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic, chilli powder, and cumin, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the tinned tomatoes with their juices, breaking them up with a spoon.

5. 5

   Add rinsed black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, drained sweetcorn, and 200 ml water.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until rich and thick.

7. 7

   Season with salt to taste and ladle into bowls.