Fires in the fireplace, cozy sweaters and comfort food. Yes, Autumn is here! One of my favorite fall and winter comfort foods is homemade Chili. There is just something about homemade chile with a side of cornbread that makes it the perfect dinner for fall. I use a boxed corn bread mix to make things simple. But to make the corn bread special, I add sliced green onions to the batter before cooking. This is the perfect meal to make after a day hiking in the woods. It is fast and easy, taking less than 1/2 hour from start to finish. To make this simple easy meal special, use fun colorful dishes and light some candles. The recipe follows.
Black Bean Chili Recipe
2 Pounds Ground Sirloin
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Oil Oil
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Medium Onion Chopped
3-4 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
3 Tablespoons Dark Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
2 Cups Beef Stock
1, 14-1/2 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
1, 15 Ounce Can of Tomato Sauce
2, 15 Ounce Cans of Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed
Brown ground sirloin, onions and garlic in olive oil until the beef is browned and the onions are tender. Add worcestershire, chili powder and cumin to ground beef mixture and cook and stir for a few minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and black beans and cayenne pepper to mixture. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese for topping and corn bread. Chopped onions and a dollop of sour cream make great toppings too.
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1. My son is our official family Chili King. He makes such great chili, and everyone is always asking him to prepare it.
Your recipe sounds delish. I’ll definitely give it a try.
by Beverly — 10/23/08 at 5:10 pm #
2. I love chili too so I will have to try this recipe. Chili and cornbread sounds so good! Enjoyed your article!
by Angie — 10/23/08 at 5:53 pm #
3. I guess everyone’s thoughts turn to chili when it gets cold! I just posted MY favorite chili recipe on what I started as a cooking/all things kitcheny blog, Alamo Chili Queen! (You know I had to work the word Alamo in there, too). Yours sounds good, too, and I never met a pan of cornbread I didn’t like! Hope your hand is better soon, typing with one hand is next to impossible!
by Nola @ Alamo North — 10/23/08 at 6:19 pm #
4. Ummmm, this sounds so very good. It turned chilly here today..in fact we had our very first freeze early this morning out here in West Texas.
Just the kind of day for that chili recipe of yours. Can’t wait to try it.
bj
by bj — 10/23/08 at 7:13 pm #
5. Oh my….. that looks so good and the red toile and bowl make it look even more yummy…… I have never made chili with black bean…. I will differently give this a try…..
HUgs
LInda
by Linda’s Blue Gate — 10/23/08 at 8:15 pm #
6. Sounds yummy! Comfort foods really are the best!!
by Jenny — 10/23/08 at 9:10 pm #
7. Ooooo… that really does sound good! I copied it and will make it soon
hugs,
rue
by rue — 10/23/08 at 9:37 pm #
8. Yummmm!!!
have a blessed evening,
kari & kijsa
by kari and kijsa — 10/23/08 at 11:57 pm #
9. Love one pot dinners. Your chili sounds delish. I’ll have to try it this weekend. Mimi
by Mimi — 10/24/08 at 12:46 am #
10. mmmm, chili and corn bread sounds so good this time of year! I like to add a little frozen corn to my cornbread mix:>)
by Kathleen — 10/24/08 at 8:10 am #
11. Penny,
This sounds perfect to stay toasty!
by Shelley — 10/24/08 at 9:14 am #
12. Yum Penny this chili sounds easy. I will try it tomorrow. I need to pick up some ingredients. I’ll let you know how we like it.
Thanks for sharing your secrets….Jeanne
by Jeanne — 10/24/08 at 12:42 pm #
13. sounds yummy! i always use red kidney beans so this is something new. i’ll definitely give it a try.
by nance — 10/24/08 at 7:16 pm #
14. Hi Penny, Your chiili recipe looks so good and easy to fix fast. I will be trying this one for sure. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and tasty dish. My family loves chili this time of year. It warms and renews!
Best Regards, Celestina
by Celestina — 10/24/08 at 9:13 pm #
15. Sounds great , I love chili when it is cold outside:)
by Brenda — 10/25/08 at 9:11 am #
16. Penny,
Great recipe and I am so sorry about your wrist. Hope it is better soon.
Janet
by janet bishop — 10/25/08 at 7:53 pm #
17. I love to make chili and I read recipes avidly but seldom stick with them to the letter. I get the gist but go off my own direction. So will be trying to get the gist of this next week. The weather is cool now and chili will warm the bones and cheer the hearts.
by Lynda — 10/25/08 at 11:26 pm #
18. I love chili and corn bread! Sadly no one else in my house feels the same! I tend to order it when I am out to eat. I may just make your chili and share it with my parents. You can always count on Mom and Dad!
Again, feel better soon!
denise
by denise — 10/25/08 at 11:28 pm #
19. Your chili recipe will be perfect for the Mt. House. Althought we usually cook the beans “from scratch” I’m always on the lookout for recipes that use quick to cook thiings when I’m there. Everything could be waiting in the cupboard except the ground sirloin. Good!
Darla
by Darla — 10/26/08 at 9:26 am #
20. Oh Goodness your making me hungary with this one. Perfect for a cold Halloween evening. good timing, Thanks, Cheryl
by cheryl — 10/26/08 at 7:23 pm #
21. Hi Penny,
You have a new blog of recipes, how wonderful and this chile one sounds yummy!. I will try this one out next weekend, chile just happens to be one of Gary’s most favorite foods.
Enjoy your day,
Elizabeth
by Elizabeth — 10/26/08 at 9:21 pm #
22. MmmmmmmMMMMMMMM! This looks good! I love cheddar cheese on top of a bowl of chili, too! Thanks for the recipe!
Pat in NY
by Pat — 10/29/08 at 2:04 pm #
23. Hi Penny,
Thank you for sharing your yummy recipe. Especially nice to have now that fall is upon us and the evenings are getting chilly.
Erin
by Erin — 11/1/08 at 10:25 pm #