Black and White Chili Recipe

Name: Black and White Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 carrot, shredded; 1 cup green pepper, diced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 clove; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (white kidney beans); 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 carrot, shredded
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 clove
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (white kidney beans)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1
Saute diced onion, diced green pepper and shredded carrot in olive oil until tender but not browned.
2
Approximately when the liquid cooks out of the vegetables.
3
Add garlic and ground beef and cook until ground beef is browned.
4
Note, I did not drain the fat due to all of the vegetables so I highly recommend using extra lean ground beef in this.
5
Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered.
7
Cook for 30 minutes or until your desired consistency.
8
Note: Adjust chili powder and cayenne to your taste.
9
Feel free to add green chili, hot sauce or other heat sources to kick it up or reduce seasonings if you feel it is too hot.

435

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 carrot, shredded, 1 cup green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Black and White 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black and White Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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