Name: Black Bean Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.22); 1 yellow onion ($0.70); 4 cloves garlic ($0.16); 1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.49); 3 15oz. cans black beans, drained ($2.82); 1 10oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles* ($1.06); 1 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.94); 1 Tbsp chili powder ($0.30); 1 tsp ground cumin ($0.10); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05); 1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.05); ½ tsp salt ($0.04); 2 cups water ($0.00)

This easy and comforting black bean chili is rich, full of warm chili spices, and fast enough to pull together on a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.22)

1 yellow onion ($0.70)

4 cloves garlic ($0.16)

1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.49)

3 15oz. cans black beans, drained ($2.82)

1 10oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles* ($1.06)

1 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.94)

1 Tbsp chili powder ($0.30)

1 tsp ground cumin ($0.10)

1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)

1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.05)

½ tsp salt ($0.04)

2 cups water ($0.00)

Instructions

1 Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to a large pot with the olive oil and cook over medium heat just until the onions are softened (2-3 minutes).

2 Add the ground beef to the pot and continue to sauté until the beef is cooked through (5-7 minutes).

3 Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and water. Stir everything to combine.

4 Place a lid on the chili and allow it to come up to a simmer. Let the chili simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors blend and help the liquid thicken slightly.

5 Taste the chili and add salt as needed (this will depend on the salt content of your canned goods. I added about ½ tsp). Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!