This was my meal of choice as a broke, starving, time constrained graduate student. How much cheaper can you get than a few canned goods and some spices?! This whole meal costs less than $5 and makes 8-10 servings. Plus, it's high fiber, high protein, low fat (none), and full of vitamins; so it's super healthy as well! * You could add meat to this chili - I suggest chicken if you must. Just cut 2 breasts of chicken into bite sized pieces and saute in a little olive oil until firm and then follow the recipe in the same pot.
1 15 oz can black beans (seasoned or plain) drained
1 15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can chili beans drained
2 15 oz (or one big can) diced tomatoes - DO NOT DRAIN
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon sugar (dulls the acidity of tomatoes so that you don't have to cook as long)
1 15 oz can corn drained (optional)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
Combine all cans into a dutch oven or 3-4 quart saucepan. Add seasoning. Stir well. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Taste and alter seasonings if you want. You're done!
I eat this numerous ways: in a bowl topped with cheese and sour cream, over a baked potato (my fave), topped with pan cornbread (cornbread pie), etc. It freezes well and lasts for a week or two in the fridge since there's no meat or dairy in it to spoil it.
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