Description
Hey chili champs! Harper here, inviting you to cozy up with a pot of smoky, hearty black bean chili that’s as easy as it is comforting. This one-pot wonder is pantry-friendly, endlessly flexible, and exactly the bowl of warmth you crave when life gets chilly (pun 100% intended). Ready to make your kitchen smell like a hug? Let’s chili-fy your day!
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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½ lb ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or lentils)
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3 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained
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1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
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1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
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1 tbsp chili powder
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp salt (to taste)
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2 cups water or broth
Instructions
1️⃣ Heat oil in a big pot. Sauté onion 5–6 mins until soft. Add garlic, stir 30 sec.
2️⃣ Add ground beef, cook until browned, breaking it up. Drain extra fat if needed.
3️⃣ Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano & salt. Stir 1 min to wake up flavors!
4️⃣ Stir in black beans, tomatoes, tomato paste & water. Mix well, mash a few beans to thicken.
5️⃣ Bring to a simmer. Partially cover, cook 30 mins, stirring now & then. Taste & adjust!
Notes
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Make it veggie: Use lentils or quinoa instead of meat.
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Want more kick? Add chipotle pepper in adobo!
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Too thick? Add broth. Too thin? Simmer uncovered to thicken.
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Best the next day — double up for freezer hero status!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 kcal per serving
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g