Description
Indulge in the warmth of The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili, a hearty and flavorful dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. This easy stovetop recipe features succulent ground beef, nutritious beans, and rich fire-roasted tomatoes, all simmered together with aromatic spices for an unforgettable taste. Perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings, this chili is customizable with your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar, sour cream, or fresh cilantro. Whether served with cornbread or tortilla chips, this chili is destined to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until softened.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned and drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add spices and tomato paste; mix thoroughly.
- Pour in beef broth while scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes and both types of beans; stir well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg