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Cowboy Beef and Black Bean Chili (3 comments) Ground Beef

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Servings
   Serves 8

Prep Time
   25 minutes

Cook Time
   1 1/2 hours

Cooking Methods
   Braising
   Stewing

Beef Type
   Ground Beef


Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. lean ground beef (95% lean)
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 medium yellow bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chili-seasoned or zesty-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14 to 14-1/2 oz.) ready-to-serve beef broth
  • 12 oz. dark beer
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed, drained
  • chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Brown ground beef in stockpot over medium heat 8 to10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove from stockpot with slotted spoon. Set aside. Pour off drippings.

Heat oil in same stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add bell peppers and jalapeƱo; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Return beef crumbles to stockpot. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme and red pepper; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, beer, tomato paste and honey; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Uncover stockpot; continue simmering 30 minutes or until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until beans are heated through. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition information per serving: 364 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 76 mg cholesterol; 1131 mg sodium; 39 g carbohydrate; 10.6 g fiber; 34 g protein; 8.1 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 2.2 mcg vitamin B12; 7.3 mg iron; 19.3 mcg selenium; 6.5 mg zinc.




Comments

Total comments: 3
I have a chili recipe I've made for years and thought it couldn't be topped until I tried this one! It is on the spicy side (for me anyway) so choose a smaller jalapeno if you want a milder chili. I love all the vegetables in it and wasn't sure about the addition of black beans but they were terrific. They are the only beans my kids didn't pick out of their chili! Will be making this again.
Posted by Brenda T, Texas
I have made this recipe at least 6 times now and this is one of the first recipes I have not had to change or alter after making it the first time. The flavor is wonderful! I now make double batches and serve it at football parties! We add the typical sour cream and shredded cheese on top and it is a big hit!
Posted by Samantha L, Illinois
It SUPER cold this w/e in SETX!! I definitely will be trying this recipe!
Posted by J L, Texas

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