Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tblsp. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1 ½ cups beef broth or stock
• 1 tblsp. chili powder
• ¼ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• ½ tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• Garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Place a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic and ground chuck.
3. Cook, stirring, until ground beef is browned.
4. Drain well and return mixture to the pan.
5. Add the broth and next 11 ingredients (broth through beans).
6. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir occasionally while simmering.
7. To serve, ladle chili into bowls. Top with cilantro.