Black Bean Chili Salad Recipe

Name: Black Bean Chili Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package black beans; 2 cups onions, chopped and divided; 12 cloves garlic; 2 (20 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped & undrained; 1 lb ground beef; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Accompaniments; tortilla chips; grated cheese; thinly sliced lettuce; mashed avocado; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package black beans
2 cups onions, chopped and divided
12 cloves garlic
2 (20 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped & undrained
1 lb ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Accompaniments
tortilla chips
grated cheese
thinly sliced lettuce
mashed avocado
sour cream

1
In a large cast-iron pot, cover the black beans with water and bring to a boil.
2
Turn off heat; let the beans soak for at least four hours.
3
Turn on heat; add 1 1/2 cups onions and 8 cloves garlic; simmer until beans are tender.
4
Drain liquid from beans (beans an be cooked in advance and frozen until needed).
5
Add tomatoes to beans and cook on low heat.
6
Meanwhile, brown ground beef in skillet with remaining onion, green pepper, 4 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and red pepper.
7
Drain off fat and add meat mixture to beans and tomatoes.
8
Heat through.
9
Serve on individual plates.
10
Garnish with accompaniments.

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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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package black beans, 2 cups onions, chopped and divided, 12 cloves garlic, 2 (20 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, chopped & undrained, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Black Bean Chili Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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