Crock Pot Black Bean Chili

Warm up your weeknights with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Black Bean Chili—a plant-based powerhouse brimming with wholesome ingredients and bold spices. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender black beans, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet corn in a rich, spiced tomato broth, creating a comforting bowl that's as satisfying as it is nourishing. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a touch of cayenne, this chili delivers the perfect balance of smoky heat and savory depth. With just 15 minutes of prep and the magic of your crock pot, you'll have a wholesome, gluten-free, and vegetarian chili that's perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry crowd. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional toppings like sour cream or shredded cheese for a customizable, crave-worthy meal that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 30 oz Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 28 oz Diced tomatoes (canned, undrained)
• 8 oz Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 pieces Bell peppers (diced, any color)
• 1 piece Yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the black beans if using canned beans, and set them aside.

Step 2

In a crock pot, combine the black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, and vegetable broth.

Step 3

Add the diced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Mix all the ingredients well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 6 hours. Alternatively, you can cook on high heat for 3-4 hours if you're short on time.

Step 7

30 minutes before the cooking time is up, stir in the corn kernels.

Step 8

Once the chili is done cooking, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Serve the chili warm in bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and optional toppings like sour cream, Greek yogurt, or shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3296.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2083.6

Total Fat 55.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 7951.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.8g	0%
Total Sugars 76.5g
Protein 99.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1225.8mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 6197.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.5%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 58.0%