California Beef And Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: California Beef And Black Bean Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. Black beans; 1 lb Beef top round, boneless, cut in 1-inch cubes; 1 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 1/4 tsp Oregano; 1/3 tsp Dry sage; 1 sm Bay leaf; 1 x Scallion, finely minced; 1/3 tsp Cayenne pepper; 2/3 tsp Paprika; 1 x Garlic clove, chopped; 1 1/2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar; 1/3 tsp Black pepper; 1 Tbsp. Dry parsley, finely minced; 1 Tbsp. Cilantro; 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1 x Onion, finely minced; 1 x Green bell pepper, coarsely minced; 1 x Red bell pepper, coarsely minced; 1 1/2 Tbsp. Jalapeno peppers, finely minced; 2 c. Canned tomatoes, with juice, minced; 4 c. Bean cooking liquid

Servings: persons

1 1/3 c. Black beans
1 lb Beef top round, boneless, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
1 1/4 tsp Oregano
1/3 tsp Dry sage
1 sm Bay leaf
1 x Scallion, finely minced
1/3 tsp Cayenne pepper
2/3 tsp Paprika
1 x Garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
1/3 tsp Black pepper
1 Tbsp. Dry parsley, finely minced
1 Tbsp. Cilantro
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 x Onion, finely minced
1 x Green bell pepper, coarsely minced
1 x Red bell pepper, coarsely minced
1 1/2 Tbsp. Jalapeno peppers, finely minced
2 c. Canned tomatoes, with juice, minced
4 c. Bean cooking liquid

1
Sort and rinse black beans.
2
Place in heavy pot, cover with cool water (at least 2 inches above level of beans).
3
Bring to boil; simmer till tender
4
(about 1 1/4 hrs) adding more water if necessary.
5
When tender, drain beans, reserving bean cooking liquid.
6
Toast cumin seeds lightly in heated skillet about 2 to 3 min; crush finely.
7
Combine grnd cumin seeds with the oregano, sage, bay leaf and scallions.
8
Heat extra virgin olive oil in skillet, add in onions and saute/fry till translucent/soft.
9
Add in green, red and jalapeno peppers.
10
Saute/fry 1 to 2 min.
11
Remove vegetables with slotted spoon to heavy pot.
12
Add in beef and brown.
13
Add in to sauteed vegetables.
14
Add in remaining ingredients to beef-vegetable mix.
15
Bring to boil, then simmer till beef is tender (about 1 hour).
16
Add in beans the last 15 min of cooking to heat through.

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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.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 c. Black beans, 1 lb Beef top round, boneless, cut in 1-inch cubes, 1 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds, 1 1/4 tsp Oregano, and more.

Yes, California Beef And Black Bean Chili Recipe 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!