Black Bean Chili Recipe
Topped with shredded cheese. Load it up with sour cream and red onion for 50 cents.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Spices and Seasonings
Toppings (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop Vegetables
Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add Base Ingredients
Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 4
Season the Chili
Add chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the spices.
- 5
Simmer the Chili
Bring the chili to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Chili
Ladle the chili into bowls. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and diced red onion if desired. Enjoy!

