One-Pot Spicy Mexican Beef and Black Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A hearty one-pot beef stew with black beans, tomatoes, and chipotle peppers, perfect for a comforting family meal. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 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
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 cups 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 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, and 1.5 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes to let flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot with warm tortillas or rice.