Quick and easy, this black bean chili is a one-dish meal.

Black Bean Chili with Beef

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans
1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Preheat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain.
2. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add beans (undrained), tomato purée, corn, chili powder, cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and lower heat; simmer gently for 10 minutes until thoroughly heated.

Makes 6 servings.