Southwestern Beef Chili with Corn

Recipe GLPR4bdcb339be0c47

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Main Course
30 min
Servings: 4
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A quick, hearty chili featuring ground beef, black beans, corn, and poblano peppers simmered with warm spices. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Southwestern-style chili is topped with melted Cheddar and fresh scallions for a satisfying main course packed with fiber and flavor.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 carrots, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 poblano or bell pepper, chopped

½ pound ground beef

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed

1 tablespoon chili powder

kosher salt to taste

black pepper to taste

½ cup corn kernels (fresh from 1 ear or frozen and thawed)

½ cup grated Cheddar cheese

2 scallions, sliced

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped carrots, onion, and poblano pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

  3. Stir in the tomato paste and chili powder, mixing well to coat the beef and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.

  4. Add the rinsed black beans and corn kernels. Stir to combine.

  5. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly and flavors meld. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. Divide the chili among bowls. Top each serving with grated Cheddar cheese and sliced scallions before serving.