Description
Hearty homemade Stovetop Chili delivers comfort in a bowl, packed with rich ground beef and robust spices. Warm, inviting flavors meld together, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Beans:
- 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 28-ounce can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 3/4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- green onions
- cilantro
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a substantial Dutch oven over medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Tumble chopped onions into the pot and sauté until translucent and softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef, crumbling and browning the meat thoroughly for about 5-6 minutes, ensuring no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the meat to reduce greasiness.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the pot, stirring quickly until aromatic, roughly 30 seconds.
- Incorporate chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper, creating a fragrant spice blend.
- Fold in tomato paste, mixing thoroughly to coat the meat and distribute spices evenly.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, using a wooden spoon to scrape up caramelized bits from the bottom.
- Add fire-roasted crushed tomatoes and both varieties of beans, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and let the chili develop rich flavors for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding fresh jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier chili version.
- Enhance depth of flavor by letting chili simmer longer, allowing spices to meld completely.
- Consider vegetarian adaptation by replacing ground beef with plant-based crumbles or additional beans.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 7 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg