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-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups fire-roasted corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned, drained and rinsed black beans
• 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.