Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings, featuring a delightful blend of seasoned ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a medley of beans. Its rich, smoky flavors will warm you from the inside out, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this chili can be tailored to suit your taste preferences. Top it off with shredded cheese or fresh cilantro for an added touch of flavor. Dive into this satisfying meal that promises to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional, for spicier chili)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes. Break it up as it browns. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Next, add the chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the fire-roasted crushed tomatoes along with both types of beans.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 1–2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by adding more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Adjust spice levels according to your preference—add more chili powder for extra heat. This chili stores well in the fridge or freezer, making it ideal for meal prep.