Description
Easy on the budget, using minimal pantry ingredients, this Budget Friendly Black Bean Chili is hearty, wholesome, and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cups water
- 1 – [ 28 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes
- 2 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] black beans, drained and rinsed *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 to 3 teaspoons regular chili powder *
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch black pepper (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons cornmeal *
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Pinch baking soda *
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped avocados
- Crushed tortillas
- Freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel-lined pot or similar stock pot, add the diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat until the veggies begin to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a tablespoon or so of water if they start to stick and/or to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic, sauté for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients and Spice/Herb Mix, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Add the baking soda, stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After simmering for 10 minutes, add the lime juice and cornmeal to thicken, stir well to combine. Simmer for 5 more minutes, then remove from the stove.
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 to 5 (makes 8 cups)