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This beef and black bean chili recipe is quick, easy, and the whole family will love it. 
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5 from 11 votes

Easy Black Bean Chili

This easy black bean chili recipe is fast and delicious! Load it up with your favorite toppings for a delicious family meal that makes great leftovers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and black bean chili recipe, black bean chili
Servings: 6
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilis with juices
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, avocado, tortilla strips, scallions, Mexican cheese blend or cheddar, etc.

Instructions

  • In a soup pot/Dutch oven, add the oil and onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook it until it's browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along. Spoon out some of the beef fat if there's a lot of excess, but don't worry about getting it all.
  • Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. 
  • Add the beans, diced tomatoes, chilis, red pepper, and beef broth. Give it a good stir. 
  • Increase the heat and bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and cover with the lid slightly open. Simmer for 15 minutes or so, giving it the occasional stir. You can definitely simmer it longer, but I recommend at least 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve and top bowls as desired. 

Notes

  • Serves 4-6.
  • Want to make this chili spicy? Add a 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Anything from 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef will work fine.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 1310mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1462IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 8mg