# Autism Chow

A simple, no-chop, three-bean chili made in one pan for ease, perfect for a weekly staple.

- Servings: 1 pot
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 container onion and pepper mix, pre-cut
- 85 percent ground beef
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can red beans
- 1 can pinto beans
- salt (optional)
- garlic salt (optional)
- paprika (optional)
- chili powder (optional)
- ground cumin (optional)
- 1 bag frozen corn (optional)
- 1 bag Mexican cheese (optional)
- 1 bag blue tortilla chips (optional)

## Instructions

1. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
2. Add pre-cut onions and peppers to the pan and stir.
3. Add ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned.
4. Add salt to the mixture.
5. Add tomato paste to the pan and incorporate into the meat and vegetables.
6. Add black, red, and pinto beans, including the liquid from the cans, into the pan.
7. Stir the mixture well to combine.
8. Add salt, paprika, garlic salt, chili powder, and ground cumin, then stir to combine.
9. Let the chili simmer for a bit.
10. Add frozen corn and stir to incorporate.
11. Serve in a bowl, topped with Mexican cheese and crumbled blue tortilla chips.

## Equipment

- pan
- wooden spoon
- food thermometer
- can opener

## Tips

- You can make this in a pot if you prefer a slower cooking process.
- If you don't like an ingredient, simply omit it from the process.
- Add fresh garlic at the beginning with the onions for better flavor.
- Rinsing canned beans 3-5 times can help reduce gas pains if you're sensitive.
- For vegetarians, you can substitute the beef with tofu.
- You can use mushrooms instead of peppers if you dislike them.
- Use lentils and white beans for a stomach-friendly alternative to red beans.
- Store leftovers in Tupperware in the fridge and reheat in a pot until edible.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTfutM8kM/
- Creator: patloller
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/617ee398-0302-44a3-8159-cafedcb68371
- Extracted: 2026-10-24

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