Spicy Black Bean Chili Recipe

Spicy Black Bean Chili Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 :Servings

Prep: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 6 HOURS

Serving size 1/6 of recipe

Calories 306 Protein 28 g Carbohydrates 35 g Fat 7 g Fiber 13 g Sugar 8 g Sodium 196 g

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• sea salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans (only 1 can rinsed and drained)
• 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
• 5 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth or chicken broth
• 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• garnish: sliced green onions

Method

1. Set a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil
2. Once the oil is warm, add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper
3. Cook until the onion is brown and translucent and the bell pepper is seared on the edges, about 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic
4. Add the beef and break it up as it cooks
5. Sprinkle in the oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using)
6. Continue to break up the beef and cook it until it is brown, 5 to 7 minutes
7. Add the beef, and veggies to a slow cooker or Instant Pot, then add the remaining ingredients (except :For the cilantro and garnish)
8. Stir it up, then cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours
9. Once the cycle has completed, season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then fold in the cilantro
10. Garnish and enjoy!
11. Serve

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