Cajun-Spiced Beef Chili with Roasted Corn and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

Hearty beef chili with smoky Cajun spices, sweet roasted corn, and creamy black beans for a satisfying comfort meal. This American beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, and yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups fire-roasted corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove excess fat if necessary.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until onion is softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 1/2 cups fire-roasted corn kernels, 1 1/2 cups drained black beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, and 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until chili thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings.