Slow-Cooked Beef Chili with Chipotle and Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A hearty slow-cooked beef chili enriched with smoky chipotle peppers and tender black beans for deep layered flavors. This Latin American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and brown, breaking it up with a spoon, for about 6-7 minutes until fully cooked.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast spices.
4. Step 4: Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained black beans, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir well.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and chili thickens.
6. Step 6: Before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed.