Simple One-Pot Bean Chili
Hearty, smoky weeknight chili built from pantry beans, tomatoes, and spices—thick, budget-friendly, and meal-prep ready in under 40 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
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Ingredients
1tbspolive oil
1/2mediumyellow onion, diced
2clovegarlic, minced
1tbspchili powder
1tspground cumin
1/2tspsmoked paprika(optional)
1candiced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
1cuptomato sauce
1canblack beans, rinsed
1cankidney beans, rinsed
1cupvegetable broth
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
Nutrition
Calories
320
80 per serving
Protein
17g
34% DV
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Heat oil in pot medium; sauté onion 4 minutes until translucent.
2
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika; toast 30 seconds.
3
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, broth, salt, pepper.
4
Simmer uncovered gentle bubble 20–25 minutes stirring occasionally until thick.
5
Adjust seasoning; serve with toppings (cheese, yogurt, scallion).