Smoky Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Smoky Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup; ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce (see note in step 4!); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce (see note in step 4!)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder

1
Brown the meat on the stove.
2
If you're using chicken/turkey, you'll probably want to put some oil in the pan first, but beef will make its own grease really quickly.
3
Dice the onion.
4
Here, you can either saute it with the meat or you can chuck it right into the pot raw.
5
You can also set aside a little to sprinkle on top of the chili raw, for serving, as you would with shredded cheese.
6
Put all the ingredients in your crock pot; stir.
7
IMPORTANT: I don't actually measure anything when I make this, I just upend the bottles.
8
So I'm totally guessing on the spice/W.
9
sauce measurements.
10
Please do adapt those to your own taste; I don't insist that I got them right at all.
11
Turn on the crock pot - low 6-8 hours, or high 3-4 hours, or until you really can't stand the anticipation anymore.
12
If you do it in a big pot on the stove, let it simmer at least a half hour, IMO.
13
Longer if you can; the longer it simmers the better it tastes, but sometimes you just can't wait, y'know?

503

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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!

Smoky Black Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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