Black Bean Chili with Cilantro

Name: Black Bean Chili with Cilantro
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup seeded and chopped red bell pepper; 4 cups cooked black beans; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Grated onion; Grated Monterey jack cheese; Yogurt, for garnish

7 Ratings

1 Reviews

Prep 30 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 6

This black bean chili is sweet with a nice spice, a perfect blend of flavors. MORE+ LESS-

By TBSP Eric

Updated October 10, 2014

Ingredients

1/4

cup dry sherry

tablespoon olive oil

cups chopped onion

1/2

cup chopped celery

1/2

cup chopped carrots

1/2

cup seeded and chopped red bell pepper

cups cooked black beans

cups chicken stock

tablespoons minced garlic

cup chopped tomatoes

teaspoon ground cumin

teaspoons chili powder, or to taste

1/2

teaspoon dried oregano

1/4

cup chopped cilantro

tablespoons honey

tablespoons tomato paste

Grated onion

Grated Monterey jack cheese

Yogurt, for garnish

Steps

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1

In a large, heavy pot, heat sherry and oil over medium heat and sauté onions until soft but not browned.
2

Add celery, carrot, and bell pepper and sauté 5 minutes, stirring frequently
3

Add remaining ingredients, except garnishes, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour covered. Chili should be thick, with all water absorbed. Garnish with grated onion, cheese, and a dollop of yogurt.