Spicy Black Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black beans; 6 cups water; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up; ¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup water; ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt or ¼ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon snipped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup dried black beans
6 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup water
¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt or ¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon snipped cilantro

1
Rinse beans.
2
In a large saucepan combine beans and water- Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat- Cover and let stand for 1 hour (Or, skip boiling the water and soak beans overnight in a covered pan).
4
Drain and rinse beans.
5
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook the onion and garlic in hot oil till tender.
6
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper.
7
Cook and stir for 1 minutes.
8
Add the beans, broth, undrained tomatoes, and sherry or water.
9
Bring to a boil; reduce heat- Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till beans are tender.
10
To serve, ladle chili into individual bowls and dollop with yogurt or sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

687

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried black beans, 6 cups water, 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup), 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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!

Spicy Black Bean Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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