Smoky Bbq Chili Recipe

Name: Smoky Bbq Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional); 2.5 tbsp chili powder, or to taste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional); 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or crushed red pepper flakes); 1/2 cup dry/uncooked black eyed peas; 3/4 cup dry/uncooked black beans; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes, liquid drained; 2 tbsp tomato paste, to thicken; 1 tbsp chia seeds (or ground flax), to thicken; 1 cup frozen corn; 2 tbsp your fav BBQ sauce; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste; couple handfuls of chopped spinach, or other greens like collard, kale, etc

Servings: persons

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
2.5 tbsp chili powder, or to taste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or crushed red pepper flakes)
1/2 cup dry/uncooked black eyed peas
3/4 cup dry/uncooked black beans
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes, liquid drained
2 tbsp tomato paste, to thicken
1 tbsp chia seeds (or ground flax), to thicken
1 cup frozen corn
2 tbsp your fav BBQ sauce
1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
couple handfuls of chopped spinach, or other greens like collard, kale, etc

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1. Soak the beans in water overnight or for at least 3-4 hours. This part is optional, but it helps reduce cook time and makes the beans more digestible. Rinse and drain beans before using. In a large pot, add the oil and saute the onion and garlic over medium-low heat for about 5-6 minutes, until translucent.
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2. Add in the pepper and optional jalapeno and saute for another 3-5 minutes.
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3. Stir in the spices (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne) and saute on low another couple minutes. If you want, you can add just a bit for now and then add the rest to taste after it has cooked.
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4. Add the dry black beans and black eyed peas, broth, and drained diced tomatoes. Stir well. Now stir in the tomato paste. Simmer on low with the lid ajar for about 2.5 hours, checking often to make sure it doesn't dry out. If it does, add a bit more broth to thin out.
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5. About 15 minutes before it's done cooking, stir in the chia seeds, corn, and chopped greens. The chia helps thicken the chili. Also stir in the BBQ sauce, starting with 1 tbsp at a time and tasting as you go. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Can be made 2-3 days in advance and frozen if preferred.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, 1 red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Smoky Bbq 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!

Smoky Bbq Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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