However, if you don't have that recipe that hits just right ... Beyond combining the salsa and the canned black or pinto beans together, lazy chili is as easy as simmering the two ingredients ...

To do this, you'd just need some canned or dried pinto beans ... boost the spiciness of your chili by including more chili powder or cayenne pepper in your recipe — just about ½ teaspoon ...

Sometimes at home I'll cook canned pinto beans with butternut squash, poblano peppers and cumin for a spicy chili ... Get these recipes and more from F&W's guide to pinto beans.