Black Bean Chili
Black beans, tomatoes, peppers, and onion simmered with chili seasoning for about $1.59 a serving — hearty enough that nobody misses the meat, and cheap enough to make twice a month without noticing. Two cans of beans plus a can each of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce is the whole base, and 25 minutes of simmering is what thickens it. It is a good dinner for a tight grocery week, a meatless Monday, a pot of leftovers that lasts three days, and for anyone cooking for one or two (it halves easily). Cheddar on top, and maybe a spoon of sour cream.
40 min
4
$6.35
$1.59
Ingredients
Estimated Aldi prices for the amount this dinner uses, based on regular shelf prices and the current weekly ad.
Steps
- 1Sauté the onion and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat, 5 minutes.
- 2Stir in the chili seasoning and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer.
- 4Cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- 5Serve topped with shredded cheddar.
Tips & swaps
- Add a can of drained corn or a diced sweet potato for a heartier pot.
- A teaspoon of cocoa powder or a splash of coffee deepens the flavor without tasting like either.
- Serve over rice, in a baked potato, or on chips as nachos the next day.
- Freeze in single portions — it keeps three months and reheats in minutes.
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