Easy Black Bean Chili Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
250 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Black Bean Chili Recipe
Description
The Easy Black Bean Chili starts by crisping diced bacon in a heavy-bottomed pot, which adds smoky depth to the dish. Onions and garlic soften in the rendered bacon fat before ground beef is browned until fully cooked. The meat is then seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, cumin, chili powder, and oregano to impart classic chili spices. Crushed tomatoes and rinsed black beans are added, and everything simmers together for about 20 minutes allowing the flavors to meld and thicken slightly. The result is a thick, hearty chili with tender beans and a balanced spice profile.
It’s served hot with optional sour cream and grated cheddar cheese that add richness and cut through the spice. The recipe is straightforward and adaptable, suitable for a comforting weeknight meal.
The bacon can be omitted or substituted with olive oil for a leaner version as indicated in the notes, allowing flexibility based on dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 3 lices Bacon diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce or Coconut Aminos
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (16-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- sour cream
- cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Saute. Add diced bacon (or olive oil) to a heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat. Cook until crispy, then add in onions and garlic and cook until tender. Add ground beef and cook until done.
- Season. Add seasonings, tomatoes and black beans. Reduce to a simmer and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Serve. Serve with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, or your favorite toppings, if desired.
Notes
- For a leaner version, substitute 1 tablespoon olive oil for the diced bacon when cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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