By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 6
126 cal · 12 min
3-Can Chili
Recipe GLPRd4b8b9ff5b32a9
A simple, budget-friendly one-pot chili made with just three pantry staples. Black beans, sweet corn, and crushed tomatoes combine to create a hearty, protein-packed meal that comes together in minutes. Warming spices bring depth to this easy weeknight favorite.
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Ingredients
1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium black beans, undrained
1 can (15.2 ounces) reduced-sodium corn, drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning to prepare the recipe.
Pour the contents of the can of black beans, including their liquid, into a large pot or saucepan.
Add the drained corn and the crushed tomatoes with their juice to the pot with the beans.
Sprinkle the chili powder over the mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients.
Place the pot over medium heat and stir frequently until the chili is heated through, about 5-7 minutes. The mixture should reach a gentle simmer.
Transfer any leftover chili to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Comments
This is a genuine weeknight lifesaver: all four ingredients are pantry staples stocked at every Charlotte grocery chain, and a six-serving pot costs roughly $4 to $5 total. The stated 12 minutes is honest—just dump, stir, and heat—and it reheats flawlessly for lunch. The only caveat is that four ingredients leave the chili thin and one-note; add an onion, garlic, or a dash of cumin from what you have on hand to turn it from functional into genuinely good.
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