Roasted North Wind Chili with Ground Beef and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A warming chili inspired by the cold north wind, featuring robust ground beef, smoky roasted peppers, and hearty black beans simmered to perfection. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ground beef, black beans, roasted red bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 2 medium, diced roasted red bell peppers
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic, then add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, cooking for 6-7 minutes until browned with no pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 diced roasted red bell peppers, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, and 1 can (15 oz) drained black beans, stirring to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.