Black Bean Chili Con Carne Recipes

BLACK BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, red bell peppers, jalapeno, mushrooms, tomatoes and corn for 10 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Season with black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir in the black beans, chicken or vegetable broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the soup to food processor or blender; puree and stir the bean mixture back into the soup. Serve hot by itself or over rice.

BLACK BEAN CHILLI

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic and onions for 5 mins until almost softened. Add the pimenton and cumin, cook for a few mins, then add the vinegar, sugar, tomatoes and some seasoning. Cook for 10 mins.
• Pour in the beans and cook for another 10 mins. Serve with rice and the accompaniments of your choice in small bowls.

BLACK BEAN CHILI CON CARNE

Steps:

• put the beans in a large pan. cover with cold water, bring to a boil and boil vigorously for 10 minutes. drain, tip into a bowl and cover with cold water to soak overnight.
• If using the oven, preheat to 300. cut the steak into small dice.
• heat oil in a large, flameproof casserole or stew pot.
• add the onion, garlic and green chile and cook gently for 5 minutes till soft.
• transfer to a plate.
• increase heat to high, add the meat to the casserole and brown on all sides, then stir in the paprika, ground cumin and ground coriander.
• add the tomatoes, beef stock, dried chili and hot pepper sauce.
• drain the beans and add them to the casserole, with enough water to cover.
• bring to a simmering point, cover and cook in the oven for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
• stir occasionally and add extra water as needed, to prevent from drying out.
• season with salt to taste and add the chopped red pepper.
• replace the lid, return to the oven and cook for about 30 minutes more, or till the meat and beans are tender.
• Alternate cooking method: If you don't want to use the oven, you can just put the whole thing in a large pot and simmer it on the stove for a few hours - till beef and beans are tender.
• sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve over cooked rice.

CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Saute meat, onions and garlic until done.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 hours.
• The beer is optional but does add a good flavor and, of course, the alcohol is cooked out during cooking.