Harlingen-Style Smoky Beef and Black Bean Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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A hearty chili inspired by Texas flavors with tender beef, black beans, and smoky chipotle peppers, slow simmered for deep richness. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, 85% lean ground beef
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 cup beef broth
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook for 7-8 minutes until beef is browned and no longer pink.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
Step 4: Add 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo, and 1 can drained black beans. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens and flavors meld.