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Spicy Beef and Black Bean Chili

This hearty chili recipe has everything we love in a chili and more! It is slightly spicy with ingredients I throw together, creating an absolute delicious chili dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 298.76
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (hormone and antibiotic free)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 large or one small red pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 1-14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1-14 oz black beans, rinsed
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine (or replace with beef broth)
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • garnish with sour cream, avocado, scallions, parsley, or cheddar cheese.

Equipment

  • large cast iron pot or sauce pot

Method
 

  1. In a cast iron pot or large sauce pot over medium heat, add ground beef and brown until cooked, about 5 minutes. Then add onion and sauté for about 3 minutes then add garlic and red pepper and cook for about one minute.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin and cayene if using. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, beef broth, red wine if using, salt and pepper.
  3. Bring the chili to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for about 1 hour, partially covered, stirring occasionally. Remove the cover for the last 30 minutes to allow the chili to thicken. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Garnish with sour cream, avocado, scallions, parsley, or cheddar cheese. Serve with biscuits, crusty bread, buns or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 298.76kcalCarbohydrates: 26.66gProtein: 33.21gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2.88gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.84gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.73gTrans Fat: 0.39gCholesterol: 70.31mgSodium: 1872.62mgPotassium: 1096.63mgFiber: 10.13gSugar: 4.46gVitamin A: 1777.03IUVitamin C: 33.5mgCalcium: 108.35mgIron: 6.74mg

Notes

STORE this chili in the refrigerator in airtight container for up to 3-4 days. A great meal to freeze as well, in a freezer safe container for up to 3-4 months. 

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