One-Pot Beef Chili with Black Beans and Roasted Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A hearty and comforting beef chili simmered with smoky spices, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a rich, bold flavor. 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 380 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
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 15 oz can, drained and rinsed black beans
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped (optional) 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, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until the spices are toasted and aromatic.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained and rinsed black beans, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Let the chili simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro if using. Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings.