Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is a hearty and satisfying dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or cozy evenings at home, this chili features a rich blend of ground beef, beans, and spices that create a robust flavor profile. With its customizable toppings and simple stovetop preparation, it’s an ideal recipe for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Serve it up hot with your favorite garnishes for a deliciously inviting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 28 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional for a hotter chili)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onion for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Drain excess fat; add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
- Pour in beef broth; mix well while scraping the pot's bottom.
- Add crushed tomatoes and both types of beans; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover initially; uncover during the last 30 minutes to thicken.
- Serve hot with preferred toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg