Black Bean Chili
Black beans bring a deep, welcoming flavor and a chewy, tender texture to this quick and easy beef chili with the perfect homemade chili spice blend—and it's ready in 40 minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 371mgFiber: 2g
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