Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. boneless beef; 3/4 c. dried black beans; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 large green peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. chile powder; 1 Tbsp. cumin; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 3/4 c. sour cream

Servings: persons

2 lb. boneless beef
3/4 c. dried black beans
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. chile powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. black pepper
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. sour cream

1
Soak beans in cold water overnight.
2
Drain and rinse beans.
3
Combine beans and one quart water in large pan or with enough water to cover beans.
4
Heat to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until tender.
5
Cut beef into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes.
6
Heat oil in pan, add meat, green peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers and garlic. Cook until tender.
7
Reduce heat to low; add chile powder, cumin, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
8
Simmer one hour.
9
Drain beans, add to pan with other ingredients and simmer 15 minutes.
10
Serve with sour cream.
11
Even better when made one day and reheated the next.

1131

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. boneless beef, 3/4 c. dried black beans, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 large green peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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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Black Bean Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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