Hearty & Easy Black Bean Chili Recipe
This hearty and easy black bean chili features ground beef, a blend of spices, and diced tomatoes, simmered to perfection for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
Main Protein:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
Canned Goods:
- 3 15 oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
Spices:
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
Liquid:
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté them in a large pot with olive oil until softened for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the pot and cook thoroughly for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the drained black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and water.
- Cover the chili, bring it to a simmer, and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and the liquid slightly thickens.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Notes
This chili is highly customizable. Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference and add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.