Best 9 My Navy Black Bean Chili Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and flavorful dishes, "My Navy Black Bean Chili" stands out as a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and warms the soul. This hearty and wholesome chili is a symphony of flavors, combining the earthy richness of black beans, the smoky warmth of chili powder, and the vibrant zest of fresh herbs. Whether you're a seasoned chili aficionado or a novice cook seeking a delightful culinary adventure, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a remarkable chili that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BLACK BEAN CHILI!



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Truly the best black bean chili recipe!! It ultra-quick and easy to make (less than 10 mins prep time), it's naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan (although you can add meat if you'd like), it only calls for 8 main ingredients, and it's SO flavorful and delicious.

Provided by Ali

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dry black beans, rinsed and picked over
1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
6-8 cups vegetable stock (or water*)
2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder**
salt and pepper, to taste
toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, diced red onion, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños or serranos

Steps:

  • Add black beans (no need to pre-soak), onion, garlic, 6 cups stock, salsa verde, diced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl of your Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Close lid securely and set vent to "Sealing".
  • Press "Manual", then press "Pressure" until the light on "High Pressure" lights up, then adjust the +/- buttons until time reads 38 minutes. Cook. Then very carefully, turn the vent to "Venting" for quick release, and wait until all of the steam has released and the valve has dropped. Remove the lid, and give the soup a good stir.
  • Then, if you would like a brothier soup, feel free to add in 1-2 extra cups of vegetable stock. (If not, leave the soup as-is.) Taste, and season with extra salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with lots of your favorite toppings. Or transfer to sealed containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Add black beans (no need to pre-soak), onion, garlic, 6 cups stock, salsa verde, diced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl of your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 6-8 hours on high, or until the beans are completely tender. Give the mixture a good stir.
  • Then, if you would like a brothier soup, feel free to add in 1-2 extra cups of vegetable stock. (If not, leave the soup as-is.) Taste, and season with extra salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with lots of your favorite toppings. Or transfer to sealed containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil (extra ingredient for stovetop version) in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
  • Add in beans (pre-soaked overnight***) 6 cups stock, salsa verde, diced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, or until the beans are completely tender, stirring occasionally.
  • If you would like a brothier soup, feel free to add in 1-2 extra cups of vegetable stock. (If not, leave the soup as-is.) Taste, and season with extra salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with lots of your favorite toppings. Or transfer to sealed containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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

BLACK BEAN CHILI



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This easy black bean chili is creamy, flavorful, and delicious - the perfect cozy meal on a cold day. It's vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, and it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. It also freezes well.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1½ teaspoons sea salt
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons chili powder*
3 cups cooked black beans (plus 1 cup of their liquid (amount in 2 cans beans))
1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, no need to drain
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (plus wedges for serving)
¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Avocado
Sliced serranos or jalapeños
Cilantro
Pickled onions
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the beans, bean liquid, tomatoes, green chiles, maple syrup, and a few grinds of pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened.
  • Stir in the lime juice and season to taste with more salt, pepper, chili powder, and cayenne, if desired. Serve with lime wedges and desired toppings.

5-BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 3 quarts chili

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound ground chuck
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, preferably Mexican style
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken up with your hands
3 cups beef stock or canned, low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 cups great northern beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained pinto beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained kidney beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained navy beans
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Sour cream, grated Cheddar and chopped green onions, for garnishing, optional

Steps:

  • In a cast iron pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the meat until well browned, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, coriander, and cinnamon, and cook until vegetables are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the bay leaves, tomatoes, and stock; bring the mixture to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add all of the beans, stir to combine, and continue to cook another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the flavors have come together and the chili has a nice, thick consistency. Add the cilantro, taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, grated cheese, and chopped green onions, if desired.

BLACK BEAN AND BEEF CHILI



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This beef and bean chili has a secret ingredient that adds both a little sweetness and tang: dried cherries!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried cherries
One 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 pounds beef chuck, cubed into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, plus 1/2 cup bean liquid
2 cups shredded Cheddar
[For Serving:] Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil and pour over the dried cherries in a small bowl. Steep the cherries until plump and soft, about 20 minutes. Puree the water, cherries and tomatoes in a blender and reserve.
  • Sprinkle the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat the oil a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef, in two batches, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes per batch. Remove the beef to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder and oregano, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the tomato-cherry sauce, the soy sauce, chipotle and 2 cups water. Return the beef to the pot and simmer the chili until the meat is tender, about 3 1/2 hours, adding water if necessary to keep the beef submerged.
  • Add the black beans and bean liquid to the chili during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve with rice and sprinkle with Cheddar.

BLACK BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, main course

Time 50m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
10 medium garlic cloves, smashed, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 eggplant, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deribbed and cut in 1/4-inch dice
4 to 4 1/2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded, deribbed and minced
3 medium zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch dice
2 cups black beans, cooked (see Micro-Tip) or 4 1/2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-ounce can) tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped (liquid reserved)
2 bunches coriander, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons kosher salt
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together the oil, onion, garlic and cumin in a 5-quart dish with a tightly fitted lid. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 7 minutes.
  • Stir in eggplant. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in bell pepper and jalapeno. Cook, covered, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in zucchini, beans, tomatoes, and reserved tomato liquid. Cook, covered, for 14 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • Stir in coriander. Cook, covered, for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Uncover. Stir in lime juice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 664 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LIME NAVY BEAN CHILI



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A lip-smacking touch of lime flavors Connie Thomas's low-fat but filling family favorite. "I love relying on my slow cooker," confides the Jensen, Utah cook. "Just fill it in the morning and come home to a wonderful, warm meal-no matter how busy the day!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 cups dried navy beans
3 cups water
2 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skin removed
1 cup frozen corn
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boiling for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak until beans are softened, 1-4 hours. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, water, chicken, corn, onion, chiles, garlic, bouillon, cumin and chili powder. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until a thermometer reads 170° and beans are tender. , Remove chicken breasts; set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; return to slow cooker. Stir in lime juice just before serving. If desired, serve with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK & WHITE BEAN CHILI



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This is a healthy and filling meal that even the kids love! The satisfying chili is great for football games or potluck dinners. -Katti Scott, Manteo, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons onion powder
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 cup Marsala wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium high heat. Add half of the chicken; cook and stir until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Repeat with 1/2 teaspoon oil and remaining chicken. In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and spices; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes., Add wine; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Transfer to slow cooker. Add beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours., Serve with rice. If desired, top with sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN CHILI



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Vegetarian chili with quinoa. Sprinkle cheese on top to serve.

Provided by Shauna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute to release the flavors. Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, jalapeno pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, stir in the reserved quinoa and corn. Cook to reheat the corn for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: Black beans are the traditional choice for chili, but you can also use kidney beans, pinto beans, or a combination of beans. This will add variety to the texture and flavor of your chili.
  • Sauté your vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the chili will help to develop their flavor and add depth to the dish. You can use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, garlic, bell peppers, and carrots.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of any chili, so make sure to use a flavorful one. You can use beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth. You can also add a can of diced tomatoes or tomato sauce to the broth for extra flavor.
  • Add spices to taste: Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste preferences. You can add a variety of spices to your chili, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Start with a small amount of each spice and then add more to taste.
  • Let the chili simmer: Chili is a dish that benefits from simmering. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a delicious dish on its own, but it can also be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Navy black bean chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With its hearty flavor and variety of toppings, chili is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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