Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, diced)
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound ground beef (or omit for vegetarian)
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 30 ounce black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 28 ounce diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded cheese (for serving)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; cook 5-6 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned. (Skip this step for vegetarian; the chili still works.)

4. 4

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in the black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust salt. Serve in bowls with cheese and sour cream.