Black Bean Chili
This easy and comforting black bean chili is rich, full of warm chili spices, and fast enough to pull together on a busy weeknight.
Servings: 6 (about 1.3 cups each)
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.11
- 1 yellow onion $0.36
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32
- 1/2 lb. ground beef $3.50
- 3 15oz. cans black beans, drained $2.37
- 1 10oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles* $1.00
- 1 6oz. can tomato paste $0.99
- 1 Tbsp chili powder $0.30
- 1 tsp ground cumin $0.10
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.05
- ½ tsp salt $0.04
- 2 cups water $0.00
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to a large pot with the olive oil and cook over medium heat just until the onions are softened (2-3 minutes).
- Add the ground beef to the pot and continue to sauté until the beef is cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and water. Stir everything to combine.
- Place a lid on the chili and allow it to come up to a simmer. Let the chili simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors blend and help the liquid thicken slightly.
- Taste the chili and add salt as needed (this will depend on the salt content of your canned goods. I added about ½ tsp). Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
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Notes
*If you want a mild chili, you can use plain diced tomatoes instead of diced tomatoes with green chiles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 1292mg | Fiber: 17g