Spiced Latin American Beef and Black Bean Stew

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

A hearty and comforting stew featuring tender beef simmered with black beans and warm Latin American spices. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, black beans, cooked, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 beef chuck, cubed
• 1 cup black beans, cooked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes until deeply caramelized, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot along with 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 1 cup cooked black beans, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken the stew slightly. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Step 6: Serve hot with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the stew for a bright finish.