Our Favorite Black Bean Chili | Julia At Home (S4 E7)

[@ManyGhosts]

I love Julia so much. Such an unpretentious, down-to-earth, charismatic presentation of fantastic recipes.

[@mddell58]

Yes! Me, too. Pretty sure that Julia receives a 'nice' paycheck each week.

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

@@mddell58 For doing her job? I would hope so.

[@rudyvel]

I just made this recipe today and I soaked the beans overnight because I feel it helps eliminate some of the gassiness. And I only had one TBSP of chili powder so I used two TBSP of menudo seasoning mix. They came out so flavorful and very delicious!

[@markbelanger5754]

Gotta have some corn bread with that! Will have to try this one.

[@charlieharris3240]

In the full episode it was served with cheddar-jalapeño scones, a green salad and flan made in the slow cooker.

[@johndigenova3475]

Made this today since it is cold and rainy. Very good taste however i had to add salt (a good tbsp at least) after cooking and had to keep it in the oven for just over 4 hours for the beans to be cooked (otherwise they were still quite hard). But great texture and flavor for the finished pot! Of course, wonderful with corn bread....

[@rickm5271]

Great cut to Ziggy, i just love him. And i love the way that Julia cooks with her nose. I do that too!

[@Kbsmith-626]

Mushrooms are often used to replace meat. Hearty mushrooms like portobello are used like a hamburger patty substitute. I often use a can of dark or light red beans black beans and a can of refried beans for thickening. I’m also noticing more people are shying away from the bitterness of green peppers and using the sweeter ones. Of course when I make chili it’s often gone before dinner

[@Kbsmith-626]

I’m a professional chef, retired but I’m teaching my daughter how to cook. She’s really good

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

I personally would love green peppers in my black bean chili. However, while I can eat raw green peppers until the cows come home, something happens to green peppers when they're cooked that does NOT agree with me so that if I ate some today (Wednesday) I would still be belching them up on Monday.

[@capers72424]

Pretentious blah, blah, blah.

[@anaxiomenes3964]

Aquí en la isla “Tortuga” preparamos las “caraotas” (yes, black beans!) con un recipe ligeramente diferente. ¿Qué me gusta de las sugerencias de Julia? Añade ella chipotle, chili, y crema agria. (La química de la crema agria neutraliza la pungencia del chipotle; ésto según aprendí en mi clase de química de alimentos). Julia termina cociendo las caraotas en el horno. Lo preparo todo en la hornilla. Tenemos déficit de gas acá y el horno usa cantidades exhorbitantes de gas. Hago llegar apretado abrazo a Julia.

[@rachellemazar7374]

Looks fantastic, thanks for the baking soda tip

[@88divinegrace]

I appreciate the plant based recipe! Thank you for sharing.

[@mikeelek9713]

I've learned so much from this channel, and I can't wait to try this recipe.

[@culinarycaravan]

Such an interesting recipe. Definitely going to try this method. Thank you, Julia.

[@dscrive]

thank you so much for the freezing of the pre-peeled garlic info!!! I've been so sad about all the garlic I throw away because of mold.

[@leonardhatcher3272]

My grocery store doesn’t sell pre-pealed garlic (at least not that I can find) but sell small bags of fresh garlic so I buy that and peal them by hand and put them in ziplock bag in the freezer. I run the frozen garlic under running water for 30-45 sec, thaws them out enough to put them the garlic press.

[@MrJetouchet]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that apologizes to my appliances.

[@TT-yn7qi]

Great recipe and love seeing your gorgeous dog!

[@GrinderCB]

Before Souplantation went under from the pandemic, their vegetarian black bean chili was one of my favorites. Gonna try this recipe, Julia. Thanks.

[@onerainiday]

I miss Sweet Tomatoes! Aka Soup Plantation. 😢

[@alisonhutchins9920]

To say a recipe is “free” and fail to mention access to the recipe requires giving your email is wrong in my opinion. The form of tender being personal information constitutes a form of payment. That refutes the offer of free access. I really wanted the chili recipe. When I was barred unless I gave personal information, I felt I’d been conned. Demerits to America’s Test Kitchen for not being fully honest. Edit that part of the script so people will cease being blindsided like I was.

[@shopwithaaron]

Thanks We always pair chili with spicey cheddar cornbread! Looks great!

[@rosiea9693]

Just made this today. It is delicious!

[@Mattiesadler]

I really like that chili recipe. I could almost smell it through the phone!

[@kakylong2]

Julia, This looks so yummy. 😊

[@desisnackqueen]

That chilli would pair so beautifully with a steaming bowl of basmati rice....!!!!

[@mz1860]

What a sweet dog ❤️🐶💕

[@MSF-19]

That looks amazing. I’m sure it taste the same, thank you Julia.

[@BeeWhere]

Great looking recipe, can't wait to try it

[@jemma-joon]

I will try it out ❤

[@mfonthehill]

Looks awesome, and can't wait to make it! But...no salt, at all? Some ingredients might have a little (like the chipotle), but a bit surprised.

[@jessicavalentine2689]

Love Ziggy 😊

[@lobo7351]

Who’s a GOOD BOY!

[@MrJasonwoodrow]

I added some "cowboy candy" (candied jalapenos, onions, spices) and that really boosted the flavor.

[@edged1001]

Were the dried beans soaked before they went into the chili?

[@MotherofMothra]

Black beans cook in about two hours without soaking.

[@Cappy609]

I prefer canned beans for chili. Cuts the cooking time. Otherwise I cook the beans in a pressure cooker.

[@2brnt2b]

I'd say when cooking beans, soak the beans would be better.

[@JAM-jq9ew]

@@2brnt2b agreed

[@johndigenova3475]

I tried the recipe both ways. First time I did not soak the beans and it took almost 5 hours in the oven and the beans were still not fully soft. Just finished the second time and soaked the beans overnight. After 2 hours, the beans are perfect, so YES - SOAK THE BEANS!

[@atlenebartolino8923]

Vegetarian and Vegan. Wonderful

[@jemma-joon]

This looks amazing

[@lucillekemp5101]

Great recipe ❤

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Tis the season 😘

[@GrinderCB]

What was the oven set for?

[@greendogwax]

Written recipe says 325F

[@eatbolt42]

​@@greendogwaxthank you! It's weird that they left out a detail like that. I'm hoping they're not starting down the path of leaving some of the info out so you have to pay for the recipe.

[@PickledStationary]

They are... ​@@eatbolt42

[@Francesco-bk4ip]

@@eatbolt42 I was thinking the same.

[@lillypatience]

“Sorry Mr. Oven” reminded me of “High five Tree” ✋. 😊 I miss Ted Lasso.

[@tommyb1396]

Looks yummy!!!

[@DoughboyGod]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tobarstep]

A good trick for giving vegetarian/vegan dishes a meaty/umami flavor is to add Marmite.

[@capers72424]

Yuck! Why?

[@doctajastrologyandmetaphysics]

@@capers72424 It’s made from yeast I believe which have natural glutamates that replicate a similar flavor to meat. 😊

[@capers72424]

@@doctajastrologyandmetaphysics I tried it once, I think it is an acquired taste.

[@garywallenphd885]

@@capers72424Because the umami from the paste is incredible. Don’t knock it until you try it.

[@capers72424]

@@garywallenphd885 I HAVE tried Marmite, and it is inedible, far from incredible.

[@elizabethferrari3647]

Chipotles are under utilized in American cookery. I add them to my lasagna sauce sometimes and garnish split pea soup with chipotle and sour cream. Chipotles are better than chocolate.

[@juliemineau9880]

fantastic

[@stanwinston3387]

I wonder if this is good without the brown sugar. Im a recent diabetic

[@2brnt2b]

I love this recipe but will use olive oil instead of vegetable oil.

[@samarthramesh5211]

So, what's the carb that goes best with this?

[@Cappy609]

Brown rice

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

Can you shorten the cooking time by using pressure cooked black beans?

[@withouta315]

Make that same chilli it pinto beans and it will be more authentic Good lord, all those fresh veg is not what we had when we made that dish to feed our hungry.

[@WalterBurton]

JARLIC!

[@thedarthbear]

chili *with* mushrooms? SIGN ME UP

[@Cosmioful]

This recipe was disappointing. As other commenters have noted the lack of salt, I added a tablespoon along with the peppers before the second hour in the oven, and hoped for the best. Despite that addition, after the second hour in the oven, the dish was completely bland, very watery and the beans were not soft. (Oven temp was 160C / 320F) In order to salvage the meal, I reduced it without a lid on the stove for an hour - this improved the consistency and softened the beans. In terms of flavour, I added more salt, ground cumin, nutritional yeast, red wine vinegar and sugar.

[@trichogaster1183]

black beans are the bees knees

[@capers72424]

No, the puppy is the bees knees!

[@Cappy609]

I add my own secret ingredient to my vegetarian chili: a couple of tablespoons of ground Mexican chocolate. Also a dash of cinnamon. And I like to add frozen corn. Always all organic.

[@eatbolt42]

How hot is the oven? She didn't mention.

[@trav0041]

No oven temp?!

[@arevee9429]

The beans, added dry, won't cook in 2 hours. Tried it. Even at 3 hours, they are still a bit harder than ideal. Soak first.

[@stevenreichertart]

I think the beans should be soaked overnight, so they don’t take all day to cook.

[@canneux]

I love you !

[@alansnyder5535]

Looks,but being allergic to tomatoes I would leave the tomatoes out.

[@2brnt2b]

I find fresh tomatoes is unnecessary, I'd add avocado.

[@onerainiday]

❤

[@kenken6550]

So glad to see you're voting HARRIS!!! YAY!

[@wa2k99]

That puppy wont be happy with no meat in the chili!!!!

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

I dunno! I had a dog that loved a garden salad... except radishes. He would always leave them in his bowl.

[@markbrooks1111]

Remember, your edible mushrooms, not your magic!

[@jillbeans1573]

Thanks for posting your expertise in a no meat dish. Please consider posting a few more dishes without meat. A lot of us are stopping the meat eating for both our health and the health of our planet. Thank you

[@charlieharris3240]

ATK has entire cookbooks dedicated to vegetarian, vegan and plant-based recipes.

[@jeffforbess6802]

I’m confused by the mustard seeds and the brown sugar. Are we making a riff on baked beans? I’m sure it’s good, but it ain’t chili. PS, use a Texas brand of chili powder (I like Mexene or Gebhardt).

[@nieuwegeljo5645]

From the Netherlands: Why do you not use fresh ingredients instead of canned tomatoes?

[@redpurse]

Recipe not free! Screen prompt to subscribe. 😢

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

Or you can copy it from the transcript.

[@hickszn]

First!

[@Katy32344]

Looked like a great meal at first...then she said mushrooms. 😂

[@wa2k99]

They're delicious

[@marilynsnider8183]

I can't eat any type of peppers, and a large amount of garlic.

[@janar734]

Great recipe then BLAM pay wall :(

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

You can always copy it for free from the transcript.

[@buzzman4860]

Nice stew. Not chili

[@lillypatience]

Google says technically chili is considered a type of stew.

[@ironkrieg3368]

Used to be a fan of ATK. But, no longer. To much reliance on pay-wall and sub-wall antics. To bad. I still have the original 10 year book! These days I use other sources for recipes. This one is a non-starter as it does not have enough detail to be useful.

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

@@ironkrieg3368 Seriously? The transcript gives all the measurements.

[@ironkrieg3368]

@@theoriginalbridgetconnors Really? If I wanted to read a written recipe, there are much better resources these days. I was with ATK from day 1 and I can tell you right now, the details given in the video are not even close to what the 15 year old television series provided. It is fine if you like it, no problem. But, as I said, there are better resources available now.

[@KoruGo]

Ingredients: 1 pound white mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed, and broken into rough pieces 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (see note) 2 teaspoons cumin seeds (see note) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped medium 9 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 3 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 ½ cups vegetable broth 2 ½ cups water, plus extra as needed 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed 1 tablespoon light brown sugar ⅛ teaspoon baking soda 2 bay leaves 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see illustrations below) ½ cup minced fresh cilantro leaves Salt and ground black pepper Lime wedge, for serving

[@KoruGo]

Instructions: 1. Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 325 degrees. Pulse the mushrooms in a food processor until uniformly coarsely chopped, about 10 pulses; set aside. 2. Toast the mustard seeds and cumin seeds in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the oil, onion, and processed mushrooms, cover, and cook until the vegetables have released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until the vegetables are dry and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. 3. Stir in the garlic and chipotles and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute (do not let it burn). Stir in the broth, water, beans, sugar, baking soda, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer, skimming any impurities that rise to the surface. Cover, place the pot in the oven, and cook for 1 hour. 4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bell peppers, cover, and continue to cook in the oven until the beans are fully tender, about 1 hour longer. (If at any time the chili begins to stick to the bottom of the pot or look too thick, stir in additional water as needed.) 5. Remove the pot from the oven and remove the bay leaves. Stir in the cilantro, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with the lime wedges

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

@@KoruGo You forgot @ironkrieg3368 doesn't read.

[@sharonholten5007]

Why would you add cilantro to a chill , you just made it taste like soap.

[@wannabetrucker7475]

Not to everyone

[@theoriginalbridgetconnors]

You can always substitute flat leaf parsley. My S/O is one of the 30% and that's what I do

[@2brnt2b]

Cilantro is great.