Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe

A bowl of hearty chili made with black beans and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. A spoon rests inside the bowl. A light cloth and lime slices surround the dish on a white surface.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe

Make Chipotle black beans at home with this easy copycat recipe. Bold, smoky flavor and authentic Mexican spices. Perfect as a side dish or with burrito bowls and tacos.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword easy, one-pot, smoky, spicy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 398

Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 cup onion yellow, diced (about ½ medium onion)
4 garlic cloves minced
2 chilies chipotle chilies in adobo finely chopped
2 bay leaves small
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano dried
46 ounces black beans three 15.5 ounce cans, drained and rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
¼ cup lime juice about 2 limes, fresh not bottled
¼ cup cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup onion
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
4 garlic cloves
Stir in the chipotle chilies, bay leaves, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and oregano. Mix until the spices coat the onions evenly.
2 chilies chipotle chilies in adobo, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano
Add the drained black beans and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
46 ounces black beans, 2 cups vegetable broth
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and the sauce thickens.
Remove the bay leaves. Stir in lime juice for a bright, zesty flavor. Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro.
¼ cup lime juice, ¼ cup cilantro

Notes

Gina's Tips For Recipe Sucess

Saute the garlic no more than 1 minute because it’s going to burn and can lead to a bitter taste.
Depending on your taste, you can add one chipotle pepper for a mildly spicy flavor or two of these peppers for a spicier kick.
Taste the beans towards the end of the cooking time. Adjust the seasonings, like adding pepper or salt, to suit your preference.
Use less broth for thicker beans or add more broth for a more saucy dish.
Don’t overcook the beans. You want the beans tender but still hold their shape.

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