Simple Black Bean Chili

Name: Simple Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small yellow or red onion, diced; 1 green or red bell pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, with their juices; 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn kernels, drained; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2–1 teaspoon salt

2 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

A quick, comforting black bean chili loaded with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and corn, seasoned with chili powder and cumin. Ready in about 30 minutes and easy to customize.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:03:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories286.6 kcal (14%)

Total Fat5 g (7%)

Carbs41.5 g (16%)

Sugars8.3 g (9%)

Protein15.7 g (31%)

Sodium1196.5 mg (60%)

Fiber13.8 g (49%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 tablespoonvegetable oil

4 x 15 ouncecans black beans

drained and rinsed

2 x 14.5 ouncecans diced tomatoes

with their juices

1 x 15.25 ouncecan corn kernels

drained

1 tablespoonchili powder

2 teaspoonsground cumin

½ teaspoonsalt

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until the veggies are tender and the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the beans, tomatoes and their juices, corn, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine and let the mixture come to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.