Black Bean Hominy Chili Recipe

Name: Black Bean Hominy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree (diced ok too); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can hominy, drained (white or yellow); 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 1 -2 tablespoon cornmeal (for thickening optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black beans
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree (diced ok too)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can hominy, drained (white or yellow)
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon cornmeal (for thickening optional)

1
Pick over the beans for any debris. Rinse the beans and set aside.
2
In a 4 qt or larger heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and saute the garlic and onion until they are softened but not brown, 5 - 10 minutes.
3
Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, sugar, thyme, cumin, oregano, and coriander. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Add the beans, tomatoes (including the juice or puree), vegetable broth, water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender. Add the hominy and pepper.
5
Taste for salt and add if necessary. Thicken, if desired by adding 1 Tbs cornmeal at a time and simmering for 5 minutes after each addition.
6
Can keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

586

kcal

Calories

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black beans, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 6 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Hominy 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 Bean Hominy Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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