North-Spiced Beef and Black Bean Chili

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A hearty chili infused with warming northern spices and black beans, perfect for a comforting meal inspired by the chilly north winds. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 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 370 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced large yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon, cooking for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, and 1 cup beef broth. Season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chili thickens and flavors meld. Serve warm.

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