One-Pot Spicy Beef Chili with Black Beans

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

A hearty and warming beef chili with black beans and smoky spices, perfect for a comforting dinner. This Latin 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 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
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• optional, for serving sour cream

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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 and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up until browned and no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 medium diced red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until spices are toasted.
4. Step 4: Add 15 oz drained and rinsed canned black beans, 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chili thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.