Double bean & roasted pepper chilli

Double bean & roasted pepper chilli

Chef DefneKitchen Studio chef · October 14, 2026

A big-batch vegetarian chilli with kidney beans, black beans, refried beans and roasted peppers, built on smoky spices and a little cocoa. Top with hot sauce, soured cream or yogurt.

30 minPrep
1 h 15 minCook
8Servings
327 kcalCalories

Calories are an AI estimate, for information only.

Ingredients · 16

8 servings

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Method · 4 steps

  1. 1

    Pour the oil into your biggest flameproof casserole or heavy-based pan and add the chopped peppers, onions and celery. Cook slowly over a low heat until softened but not browned.

  2. 2

    Drain both 460g jars of roasted peppers over a bowl, saving the juice. Blend a quarter of the peppers with the vinegar, cocoa, oregano, paprika, cumin, cinnamon and chipotle paste in a food processor until puréed. Stir this purée into the softened vegetables and let it cook for a few mins.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomatoes and refried beans, plus 1 can of water and the juice you saved from the peppers. Leave to simmer for 1 hr, until the sauce is thick and smoky and the tomato pieces have melted into a smoother sauce.

  4. 4

    To make it ahead, let the sauce cool at this point and keep it in the fridge. Otherwise, chop the remaining roasted peppers into bite-sized pieces and add them with the kidney and black beans, then reheat. This makes a big batch, so it may be easier to split the sauce between two pans at this point. When the chilli is bubbling and the beans are heated through, season to taste and serve.

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