Southwestern Black Bean Chili Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this Southwestern Black Bean Chili! A vibrant twist on a classic, this recipe bursts with flavor thanks to sweet corn, hearty black beans, fiery jalapeños, and zesty taco seasoning. Topped with creamy sour cream, fresh green onions, and crunchy tortilla chips, it's a Southwestern fiesta in every bowl! Perfect for a cozy night in or a crowd-pleasing party dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 365.3 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwestern Black Bean Chili

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How to Make Southwestern Black Bean Chili

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1 lb ground chuck and 1 medium onion (chopped) over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of drained whole kernel corn, 1 (15 ounce) can of undrained black beans, 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed tomato soup, 1 cup of water, and 1-2 jalapeños (minced – adjust to your spice preference).
  4. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and flavors have melded.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the chili is heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir gently to avoid curdling the sour cream.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions (about 1/4 cup), and crushed tortilla chips or chili cheese corn chips, as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

49g

Carbs

9g