Black Bean Chili
My Black Bean Chili is rich with tomatoes, black beans, and spices. Top it with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 ½ cups beef broth or stock
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 29 ounces canned diced tomatoes undrained (2 cans)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 30 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed (2 cans)
- Garnishes: sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime wedges
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic and ground chuck.
- Cook, stirring, until ground beef is browned.
- Drain well and return mixture to the pan.
- Add the broth and next 11 ingredients (broth through beans).
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir occasionally while simmering.
- To serve, ladle chili into bowls. Top with sour cream and cilantro. Pass lime wedges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat on the stove over low heat or in the microwave.
- May also be frozen for up to three months.
- To make in a slow cooker, brown the ground meat and vegetables as directed, then combine all ingredients in the cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours.
- For the instant pot, use the sauté function to brown the ground chuck, onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then add the remaining ingredients and cook on high pressure for about 20 minutes, followed by a natural release.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1651mg | Potassium: 1327mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1116IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 7mg
