Racially Diverse Spiced Beef Chili with Mixed Beans

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

A hearty, slow-simmered chili highlighting a blend of spices that celebrate the diverse cultural influences reflected in U.S. Census data. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs lean ground beef, canned diced tomatoes, canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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 lean ground beef
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 cloves minced garlic; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 7-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 cup drained kidney beans, 1 cup drained black beans, and 1 cup water. Stir to combine.
6. Step 6: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until chili thickens and flavors meld.