Beef And Black Bean Chili With Green Onion Corn Cakes Recipe

This hearty and flavorful Beef & Black Bean Chili is a Rachel Ray-inspired recipe, perfect for a cozy night in! We've halved the beef for a lighter version, but the rich chili flavor remains. Simmer it for 45 minutes for ultimate depth (or less if you're short on time!). Enjoy it on its own or with our crispy, savory green onion corn cakes – the perfect complement to scoop up every delicious bite! This recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 573.7 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Beef And Black Bean Chili With Green Onion Corn Cakes 99

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef And Black Bean Chili With Green Onion Corn Cakes

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How to Make Beef And Black Bean Chili With Green Onion Corn Cakes

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Drain excess grease. Stir in 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 medium chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, and 1-2 chopped jalapeños (adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Cook for 5 minutes, then add 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp ground cumin, and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in 2 cups beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Stir in 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, and 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-45 minutes (longer for a richer flavor).
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix, 1 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 2 tbsp chopped green onions.
  8. The batter should be thick. If it's too thin, add a bit more corn muffin mix.
  9. Heat a lightly oiled nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  10. Pour 1/4 cup of corn cake batter onto the hot griddle for each cake, making 3-4 inch rounds.
  11. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Transfer corn cakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
  13. To serve, ladle chili into bowls and top with corn cakes.
  14. Enjoy your chili and corn cakes together, like a delicious deconstructed pot pie!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

32g

Carbs

23g