Easy Black Bean Chili

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    415 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Black Bean Chili

This easy black bean chili recipe is fast and delicious! It makes fantastic leftovers, and the warm seasonings perfectly complement the ground beef and black beans.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies with juices
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, avocado, tortilla strips, scallions, Mexican cheese blend or cheddar, etc.
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Instructions

  1. In a soup pot/Dutch oven, add the oil and onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook it until it's browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along. Spoon out some of the beef fat if there's a lot of excess, but don't worry about getting it all.
  3. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. 
  4. Add the beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, red bell pepper, and beef broth. Give it a good stir. 
  5. Increase the heat and bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and cover with the lid slightly open. Simmer for 15 minutes or so, giving it the occasional stir. You can definitely simmer it longer, but I recommend at least 15 minutes.
  6. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve and top bowls as desired. 

Notes

  • Serves 4-6.
  • Want to make this chili spicy? Add a 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Anything from 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef will work fine.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Potassium 1310mg (37%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1462IU (29%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 538mg 22%
Potassium 1310mg 28%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1462IU 29%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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