Easy Black Bean Chili

Name: Easy Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained); 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices); 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies (with juices); 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 cup beef broth; Salt & pepper (to taste); Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, avocado, tortilla strips, scallions, Mexican cheese blend or cheddar, etc

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This easy black bean chili recipe is fast and delicious! It makes fantastic leftovers, and the warm seasonings perfectly complement the ground beef and black beans.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:19 GMT