Fresh Tomato Beef And Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato Beef And Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 1/2 lbs sirloin, cut into about 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic; 2 cups water (or use 1 cup water and 1 cup beer); 2 -3 tablespoons cumin (can use more to taste); 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (I use ancho chili powder in place of the chili powder); 3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more); 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste (YES 3 cans!); 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 -4 medium tomatoes, diced (use very red and ripe tomatoes for this); 2 large onions, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 4 cups black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups beef broth (more if needed to thin); grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/2 lbs sirloin, cut into about 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 cups water (or use 1 cup water and 1 cup beer)
2 -3 tablespoons cumin (can use more to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (I use ancho chili powder in place of the chili powder)
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more)
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste (YES 3 cans!)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 -4 medium tomatoes, diced (use very red and ripe tomatoes for this)
2 large onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
4 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups beef broth (more if needed to thin)
grated cheddar cheese

1
Heat oil in a large heavy pot.
2
Add in ground beef; cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add in the cubed sirloin, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh garlic and brown about 5 minutes.
4
Add in 2 cups beer or water; bring to a boil.
5
Add in cumin, ancho chili or chili powder, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper; reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
6
Add in tomato paste and sugar; simmer for 5-6 minutes.
7
Add in chopped tomatoes, onions and green peppers; simmer for about 50-60.
8
Add in drained black beans, beef broth, starting with 2 cups adding in more to thin to desired consistancy; simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

1767

kcal

Calories

133

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste), 1 1/2 lbs sirloin, cut into about 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato Beef And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Tomato Beef And Black Bean Chili

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