I blogged briefly yesterday about the black bean chili that I was going to make for supper. It was chilly and blustery here yesterday, and I had homemade bread rising, so chili seemed like the perfect complement to that. I should have taken a picture of the chili in the pot, but we were too hungry and we just dove right in and I never thought about it!
So, the Black Bean Chili is my submission for today’s Favorite Ingredient Friday meme, sponsored by Overwhelmed with Joy. Check out her beautiful blog for other participants.
Beefy Black Bean Chili
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground round (or ground turkey)
2 15 oz cans no salt added black beans — undrained
1 cup medium or hot chunky style salsa
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili seasoning mix
low fat sour cream — optional
shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese — optional
tortilla chips — optional
Directions
Cook meat in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain, if necessary.
While meat cooks, drain and mash 1 can of beans. Add mashed beans, undrained beans, salsa, tomato sauce and seasoning mix to saucepan. Stir well. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Spoon into serving bowls. Top with additional toppings, if desired.
NOTE: Original recipe says it makes 7 – 1 cup servings, but who eats 1 cup of chili for a main dish?! She noted that this was about 4 good servings. She used one can of black beans and one can of seasoned pinto beans with liquid, Newman’s salsa and Penzey’s chile powder, and also added some Penzey’s chipotle powder.
Stacy’s Notes – Made October 2003. This was quick, and really good! Used 1 pound ground chuck and 2 cans black beans as directed. I used 1 cup of On the Border brand salsa, about 1 1/2 tablespoons of chili seasoning from a packet, and a pinch or two of chipotle powder. Served with tortilla chips (fat free), sour cream and shredded cheddar. Also, I used 1 can plain tomato sauce and one can of roasted garlic flavored sauce. A definite keeper!
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Looks like it’s going to be chili Friday at Overwhelmed’s place today. It’s funny how those of us who participate in her Favorite Ingredient Friday meme think alike sometimes, isn’t it?
This chili recipe sounds great, too. There are so many ways to make chili and I’m always open to new ideas. I love black beans so I’ll have to try your version. Thanks for posting this. And thanks for stopping by my place.
By the way, I LOVE the color scheme of your blog. I love these colors.
Okay, I’m with you, who eats just 1 cup of chili?! Not this woman, especially when tortilla chips are involved! 🙂 I just love how you include notes with your recipes. Very nice!
Thanks for participating in my Favorite Ingredient Friday recipe exchange!
I love balck beans. This looks like a great recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing =)
I love beans and chili! Thanks for a delicious sounding recipe!
It is chili weather! I plan on making a big pot tomorrow. I love black beans and often add it to mine. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
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