I made this without cardamom (too expensive) or mustard seed just didn't have it. I really liked the mushrooms! I've been eating it out of my freezer for lunch for weeks. Freezes really well. I don't even notice the tomatillos in the finished version so wouldn't bother next time. It's not exactly "simple" I may forgo some of the prep cooking and just dump it all in and see what happens. Used much more liquid than required kept adding as it got dry and it does need to be cooked longer. I will make it again
The chili turned out great. All I did to the beans was boil for 2 minutes and then set them out for an hour then right to the crockpot it definetly needs more then the 5 hours I did mine for atleast 8.
This chili has been and remains one of our household favorites. We love it best on a cold winter's day and the leftovers freeze up well. MMMM! Sarah Essex VT
Fabulous! Even better the second (and third) days!
I made this recipe in a dutch oven instead of the slow-cooker. It came out very well. The tomatillos and mushrooms gave it great texture and the flavor was great. Loved it with a lot of lime and cilantro which added a nice freshness. Definitely will make it again! Carolyn CT
Yummy & Easy! Will make again! I make A LOT of black bean soups. I had been putting this one off because it had mustard seeds in it and I thought that was weird. I finally made it EXACTLY like the recipe. At first I was disappointed because I didn't think it smelled as good as some other soups I made...in fact I knew it was a failure and that I had wasted a whole crockpot of food. But then we tasted it and we couldn't get enough. Everyone had seconds and the mustard seeds were such a lovely addition to the texture. The tomatillos had a nice tang. I've already had 3 bowls in 2 days and am keeping this recipe for the future!!! Pros: Quick recipe Cons: None
This chili turned out tough for me too the beans did not soften at all and I ended up using my immersion blender to make it into a puree in order to eat it. The mustard seeds were a bit much; I would reduce the amount if (and that's a big IF) I made it again. I make a lot of chili in many different ways plenty of them without tomato and I had high hopes for this. It was disappointing. Black beans are a favorite of mine. I might try it another way cooking the beans alone and then adding in the aromatics in the last hour once the beans are soft. Kate Lino Lakes MN
This chili was awesome but you MUST cook the beans before adding them to the chili! I made mine in a crock pot and if you do the same I would recommend reducing the amount of liquid. I didn't but I added some Boca meat to get rid of some of the extra liquid and it tasted great. Also it was originally quite bland so I just added extra spices.
Great healthy stew my friend turned me on to this recipe this winter when we did a weight loss challenge. My husband does not like mushrooms but even he loves this recipe. It's hearty filling tasty and healthy. It does look a little unappealing but when you top it with Pepper Jack cheese and some sour cream or greek yogurt the flavors really pop. It's a great meatless night alternative and you can really eat as much as you like without going over your calorie limit. We ate on it for several days so that was a huge bonus that I didn't have to prepare a few meals! Pros: Healthy tasty