One-Pot Smoky Mushroom and Black Bean Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

A hearty one-pot chili bursting with smoky chipotle, tender mushrooms, and protein-rich black beans, perfect for a comforting meal. This Mexican one-pot recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked or canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 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 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 10 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, 2 cups cooked black beans, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 25 minutes until the chili thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Serve garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for squeezing over.