Spiced Death Rolling Chili with Smoky Black Beans
A bold and intense chili inspired by the high-stakes excitement of the Death Rolling game, featuring smoky black beans and a complex spice blend. This Latin American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves 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
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can, drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the pot and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp chipotle chili powder; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance their aroma.
- Step 5: Pour in 14 oz can diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained black beans, and 1 cup beef broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chili thickens.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tbsp lime juice for brightness just before serving.









