Description
Warm up with this delicious Black Bean Ground Beef Chili, a perfect blend of savory ground beef, hearty black beans, and vibrant spices. This easy-to-make dish is ready in under an hour and is ideal for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends. Each comforting spoonful is packed with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste. Top it off with sour cream or fresh herbs for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (5–7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in bell peppers, chili powder, and cumin; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Mix in black beans and fire-roasted tomatoes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For Instant Pot: Secure lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes; allow natural release. For stovetop: Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot, topped with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg