Easy Black Bean Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Black Bean Chili
Description
This chili starts by sautéing onions and browning lean ground beef, creating a flavorful base enriched by toasted garlic and tomato paste. A blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika adds depth and mild smokiness. Black beans and fire-roasted diced tomatoes form the bulk of the dish, contributing texture and acidity. Mild green chilies and red bell pepper provide subtle heat and sweetness.
Simmering with beef broth allows the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken slightly without drying out. The dish develops a balanced taste ranging from earthy beans to spiced meat and fresh vegetables, suitable for serving on its own or with toppings like sour cream, avocado, cheese, tortilla strips, or scallions for added texture and contrast.
The recipe is flexible in meat quantity and spice level, making it adaptable to personal preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1.5 pounds ground beef lean
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans drained
- 1 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes with juices, fire-roasted, canned
- 1 (4 ounce) mild green chilies with juices, can
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- sour cream toppings, optional, to taste, or cheddar
- avocado
- tortilla strips
- scallions
- Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- In a soup pot/Dutch oven, add the oil and onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Add the beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, red bell pepper, and beef broth. Give it a good stir.
- 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.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve and top bowls as desired.
Notes
- This recipe serves 4 to 6 people, perfect for family meals or leftovers.
- Increase heat by adding 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper if desired.
- Ground beef quantity can vary from 1 to 1.5 pounds depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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