Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, the Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is your go-to dish for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. This smoky and savory chili comes together in under an hour, requiring just one pot and a few pantry staples. It’s family-friendly and easily customizable to fit everyone’s taste. Whether you’re serving it on game day or enjoying a casual meal at home, this chili is sure to become a favorite. Top it off with cheese, sour cream, or avocado for that extra touch of comfort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, followed by diced tomatoes and beef broth; mix well.
- Add kidney and black beans; simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg