Best 7 Hearty Black Bean Chili Recipes

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Black bean chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover black beans. There are many different ways to make black bean chili, but the basic ingredients are typically black beans, tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers. Other common ingredients include corn, zucchini, and bell peppers. Black bean chili can be made in a slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in an Instant Pot. It can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

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BLACK BEAN CHILI



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A chili that is best when prepared with fresh vegetables, but still delicious with canned or frozen. Serve by itself or over rice.

Provided by JANED

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
10 fresh mushrooms, quartered
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, red bell peppers, jalapeno, mushrooms, tomatoes and corn for 10 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Season with black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir in the black beans, chicken or vegetable broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the soup to food processor or blender; puree and stir the bean mixture back into the soup. Serve hot by itself or over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 897.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HEARTY BLACK BEAN CHILI



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Featuring beans, ground beef and chicken, this chili is perfect for those with big appetites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried black beans
1 pound ground beef
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
2-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the beef, chicken and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; mix well., Add beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with cheese and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

FANTASTIC BLACK BEAN CHILI



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This recipe was featured in an email this morning from the www.allrecipes.com website. Submitted By: Rebecca Slone "This hearty black bean and turkey chili is flavored with chili powder, oregano, basil, and perked up with a spoonful of red wine vinegar."

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 bowls of chili, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground turkey
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; cook onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Add turkey and cook, stirring, until meat is brown.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil and vinegar.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes or more, until flavors are well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 170.4, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 16.2, Sugar 1, Protein 30.4

FANTASTIC BLACK BEAN CHILI



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I never knew what I was missing until my mother-in-law made this! Everyone begged her for the recipe. A nice and easy way to feed a crowd. Thanks to my mother-in-law this has become a favorite dish! Can be frozen very well and doubled for a larger crowd. Top with your favorite shredded cheese.

Provided by Rebecca Slone

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; cook onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Add turkey and cook, stirring, until meat is brown. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes or more, until flavors are well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 17.5 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 969.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

BLACK BEAN CHILI



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For a quick satisfying meal, ladle up big bowlfuls of Pat Stanley's vegetarian chili. "Fresh corn bread is a delicious accompaniment," the Canby, Minnesota cook suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chopped sweet onions
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, peppers and garlic; saute for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN CHILI WITH MUSHROOMS



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Mushrooms and black beans are the perfect pairing for a hearty weeknight chili with a kick of heat from a fresh jalapeño. Seared minced mushrooms add a depth of flavor that balances an easy homemade chili spice mix of mild chile, warm cinnamon and smoky chipotle. If you'd like, you can substitute 1 1/2 cups of the broth for 1 1/2 cups of Mexican lager.

Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez

Categories     dinner, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound cremini or portobello mushrooms, or both, minced (see Tip)
1/3 cup neutral oil, such as grapeseed
Salt and black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground mild chile, such as chile California
3/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, preferably Ceylon
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoon raw or turbinado sugar
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, torn into bite-size pieces (optional)
Sour cream (plant-based if you'd like) and torn cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Spread the minced mushrooms on a clean dish towel or paper towel and squeeze out excess liquid. Heat the oil in a medium pot over high. Add the mushrooms with a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring every minute or so, until the mushrooms sear to a darker color and any remaining water in the mushrooms has cooked off, about 5 minutes.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and browns slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers, jalapeño and garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and beginning to brown. Add the chile powder, chipotle powder, cumin and cinnamon and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute, then add the tomato paste and mix.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and add the canned diced tomato and its juices, beans, broth, sugar and porcini mushrooms, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with the lid ajar and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Divide among bowls and serve with sour cream and cilantro.

EASY BLACK BEAN CHILI



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We love chili for its rib-sticking deliciousness, and this meatless version is no exception. Just because it's made with beans, and no meat, doesn't mean it's not filling. Cumin, chili powder and chiles add heat, while fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans and sweet corn give it extra flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 fresh jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted or plain diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn
Sour cream or plain yogurt, if desired
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and chiles; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Stir in black beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, cumin and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
  • Top each serving with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips for Making the Best Black Bean Chili

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the chili will be.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. Chili is all about the spices, so be generous with them.
  • Let the chili simmer for a while. The longer the chili simmers, the more time the flavors have to develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, cheese, avocado, and cornbread.

Conclusion

Black bean chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover black beans. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give black bean chili a try.

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