Beef & Black Bean Chili

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Prep time: About 15 minutes
Cooking time: About 40 minutes

Makes: 2 - 3 servings

    

Ingredients

• 1 T.       mild olive oil
• 1 c.       yellow onion, chopped
• 2           garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 c.     flame-roasted red peppers (canned), chopped
• 8 oz.      ground beef
• 1/2 t.     ground cumin
• 1 t.       dried oregano
• 1/4 t.     paprika
• 1           pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1 - 2 t.    Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's)
• 14 oz.     can of diced tomatoes
• 15 oz.     black beans

    

Directions -

1. Heat olive oil in a 1-quart pan. Stir fry onions and garlic 5 minutes.
2. Add beef and spices. Stir fry 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes (with liquid) and beans (with liquid). Simmer 30 minutes.
4. Serve topped with cheese, avocado, and/or Greek yogurt (your choice).

Adjust the spicy level to your taste with the Creole seasoning.

Based on a recipe from the San Franisco Chronicle, 12/27/15.

 

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