One-Pot Spiced Beef Chili with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A hearty and flavorful beef chili simmered with black beans and smoky spices, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. This Latin American-inspired beef recipe (high protein), ready in about 55 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 420 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
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish 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 apart with a spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 1 diced medium red bell pepper to the pot with the beef. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices, 15 oz drained and rinsed canned black beans, and 1 cup beef broth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 25-30 minutes until the chili thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.