Beef & Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Beef & Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or 2 lbs beef stew meat; 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 tablespoons oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large green bell peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 3 cloves garlic, crushed; ¼ cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; shredded cheddar cheese (optional); sour cream (optional); sliced green onion (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or 2 lbs beef stew meat
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
sliced green onion (optional)

1
Drain and rinse black beans.
2
Trim excess fat from roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
3
Heat oil in dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add bell peppers, onion, jalapenos and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
5
Increase heat to high; add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
8
Stir in tomatoes.
9
Cover and simmer approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes until meat is fork tender.
10
Add beans and heat through.
11
Serve in bowls and garnish with cheese, sour cream and green onions as desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes or 2 lbs beef stew meat, 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained, 3 tablespoons oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large green bell peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef & Black Bean Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef & Black Bean Chili

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