Chipotle Copycat Black Beans (Easy Canned Beans Recipe)
Updated Aug 11, 2025, Published on May 11, 2025
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Skip the takeout because these Chipotle Copycat Black Beans are super easy to make at home using canned black beans! They’re savory, lightly smoky, and perfectly seasoned to taste just like the ones you get at Chipotle. This quick and budget-friendly recipe requires simple ingredients and about 30 minutes of mostly hands-off time.
Create a Chipotle Burrito or Burrito Bowl at Home
Serve them in burritos, burrito bowls, or tacos alongside Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice, Chipotle Copycat Chicken, Chipotle Copycat Fresh Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Copycat Corn Salsa, Chipotle Copycat Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, Chipotle Copycat Guacamole, and Chipotle-Style Sour Cream for the full Chipotle experience at home!
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients with exact quantities.
- Black Beans: Use canned black beans for convenience. No need to soak or cook dried beans. This recipe is all about making it easier while still packing in flavor.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: This ingredient typically comes in a 7 oz can. You will only need 1 chipotle pepper and 1 tsp of adobo sauce for this recipe. Store the remainder in sealed container in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
How to make Chipotle Copycat Black Beans
See the recipe card below for the full list of instructions.
This recipe only requires a few easy steps!
First step: Sauté the onions and garlic.
Next up: Add the remaining ingredients and enough water to cover the beans. Cook until the beans are tender and heated through.
Final step: Mix in the citrus juice and salt until it tastes exactly how you want.
Recipe Tips
- Adjust the consistency to your liking. Simmer uncovered longer if you want thicker beans, or add more water for a looser texture.
- Taste and adjust before serving. Prefer extra tang? Squeeze in more lemon or lime juice. Adjust the salt and pepper to your liking.
- Storage: Let the beans cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Chipotle Copycat Black Beans (Easy Canned Beans Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ cup Yellow Onion, diced (about 1/2 a medium onion)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 15 ounces Black Beans, 1 can; drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, use 1 chipotle pepper and 1 tsp of the adobo sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 cup Water, or enough to cover beans
- 1 teaspoon Lemom Juice, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice, adjust to taste
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the black beans, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the beans are tender and heated through.
- Turn off the heat. Remove the bay leaf, and remove the chipotle pepper if desired. Stir in the lemon and lime juices, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Storage: Let the beans cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Adapted from https://www.culinaryhill.com/chipotle-black-beans-copycat/
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
