Creamy Black Bean Chili

June 22, 2006 By Wardeh 5 Comments

My other name for this chili is “Change of Pace Chili” because that’s what it is — a little different from the usual fare, but very chili-like.

2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 14-ounce can light coconut milk
2 cups beef broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
4 cups cooked black beans
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a 4 quart stock pot, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add all other ingredients. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes to let flavors mingle.

Optional: Serve over brown rice or quinoa with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onions, diced avocados, or sliced olives.

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About Wardeh

Wardeh ('Wardee') Harmon lives in Oregon with her husband, Jeff, and their three children, Haniya, Naomi & Mikah. They garden and raise a dairy cow, chickens and goats. Wardeh is passionate about traditional cooking. She writes books and teaches online classes in traditional cooking, sourdough, cultured dairy, cheesemaking and fermentation. Follow Wardeh on Google+.

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Sylvia says:

June 22, 2006 at 4:03 pm

Does the coconut milk strongly flavor the chili? I think it sounds delicious whether it does or not, just wondering

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Wardeh says:

June 22, 2006 at 4:19 pm

I don’t think it is strongly flavored, but the flavor does change. It is a little creamier and sweeter, but really pleasant. I don’t know how else to describe it. Coconut milk is a really nice addition to alot of dishes.

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Robin says:

June 22, 2006 at 8:26 pm

Oh my that sounds good! I have everything but the beef and beef broth. We are completely out of meet, except for some canned salmon, tunafish and chicken that we use for egg sandwiches.

I am still waling each evening wtih my sweet girls. I think of you and your children walking sometimes when we walk. I have come to love our walk each evening.

Have a wonderful Friday, my friend. *hugs* Love, Robin

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Wardeh says:

June 22, 2006 at 8:40 pm

You know, we're almost out of meat. I'm stretching…. to the end of the month. Don't know if we'll make it

I have been walking but not as much because I come back and suffer with allergies for several hours after venturing outside. The tea works, but not that well…

Oh, well. I hear the allergy season around here ends in July. At least the grasses and flowering trees. That is just a few weeks away.

Thanks for being concerned, Robin! I'm glad you're enjoying your walks so much.

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