Description
Bobby Flay’s beef and black bean chili delivers a robust southwestern flavor explosion with hearty beef and smoky spices. Diners will savor complex layers of taste that bring comfort and excitement to dinner tables across America.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces/794 grams total) fire-roasted tomatoes
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef stock
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) ancho chile powder
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) chili powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) oregano
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cocoa powder or dark chocolate
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnishes:
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a spacious pot, creating a sizzling foundation for the chili’s rich flavors.
- Introduce diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate ground beef, breaking it into crumbly pieces and browning thoroughly to develop deep, caramelized notes.
- Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, stirring to coat the meat and awaken the spices’ complex profiles.
- Pour in the black beans, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth, allowing the ingredients to meld and create a robust base.
- Reduce heat and let the chili simmer gently, allowing flavors to intertwine and intensify for approximately 45 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even heat distribution throughout the pot.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper to elevate the chili’s overall depth and balance.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh cilantro, sharp cheddar cheese, and a dollop of cool sour cream for a complementary contrast.
- Optional: Prepare cornbread or tortilla chips as an accompanying side to soak up the rich, hearty chili.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning at the bottom.
- Sauté onions and garlic until they become translucent and release their sweet, aromatic flavors, which builds a robust flavor base for the chili.
- Choose high-quality ground beef with a slightly higher fat content (80/20) for more richness and juiciness in the final dish.
- Consider adding a splash of dark beer or red wine during cooking to enhance the depth of flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg