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Black Bean Chili is the perfect easy, weeknight dinner idea. It’s hearty and delicious.
Other favorite quick weeknight dinner ideas include Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Yakisoba Noodles and Sesame Chicken.
We’ve had a lot of cold and dreary days here in Portland this month and a bowl of warm chili is the perfect dinner solution. Not only is it delicious and hearty but it’s easy to put together and it’s ready in an hour.
It is easy to make ahead, it can be frozen and if you are feeding a crowd the recipe is easily doubled.
Ingredients for Black Bean Chili
Black Beans. I prefer black beans but this chili can also be made with other beans such as kidney or red beans. I use drained canned beans but you could also soak your own beans. You need 3 – 15 ounce cans. A total of 4 1/2 cups of beans.
Ground Turkey. You could also use ground hamburger or ground chicken if you prefer.
Seasoning. I used a combination of chili powder, oregano, basil, cumin and red pepper flakes for a little kick. Fresh onion and garlic are preferred but you could also use garlic powder and dried minced onion if necessary.
Tomatoes. Canned crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Vinegar. I love the deeper flavor balsamic vinegar gives the chili but you could also use red wine vinegar.
How to Make Black Bean Chili
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add in turkey and cook until meat is cooked through.
- Add in remaining ingredients.
- Cook covered over low heat, for about one hour allowing it to simmer. This allows time for all the flavors to come together.
Toppings for Chili
- Grated Cheese
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Sour Cream/Greek Yogurt
- Cilantro
- Green Onion
- Crackers
- Tortilla Chips
Can I Make Chili in the Slow Cooker?
Saute onions and garlic in olive oil in a pan on the stove top. Add in turkey and cook until cooked through.
Add meat mixture into slow cooker and add in remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Set slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours. Can be cooked on high for 4-5 hours.
What to Serve with Chili
Black Bean Chili Recipe
Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 3 15 oz. black beans drained, 4 1/2 cups
- 1 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 2 14.5 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp oregano
- 1 Tbsp dried basil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy pan. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is soft.
- Add in turkey and cook until meat is cooked through.
- Add in remaining ingredients.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40-50 minutes.
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