One-Pot Spicy Beef Chili with Black Beans and Smoky Paprika

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

A hearty one-pot chili featuring ground beef, black beans, and smoky paprika with a kick of spice, perfect for cozy dinners. 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 430 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
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped (for garnish) fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook spices with beef for 1 minute to release aromas.
5. Step 5: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained black beans, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Stir well to combine.
6. Step 6: Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 25 minutes until chili thickens and flavors meld.
7. Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.