One-Pot Chipotle Black Bean and Corn Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

A smoky and hearty one-pot chili featuring black beans, sweet corn, and chipotle peppers simmered with tomatoes and spices for a warming meal. This Mexican-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until spices release their aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cans (15 oz each) drained and rinsed black beans, 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Season with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.