One-Pot Texan Beef Chili with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

Hearty one-pot chili with ground beef, black beans, and bold regional spices simmered to perfection for a filling meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, 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 350 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
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 1 cup beef broth, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, and 1 finely chopped jalapeño. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.