Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This hearty dish features savory ground beef, nutritious beans, and rich fire-roasted tomatoes, all simmered with a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy family dinners or lively game day gatherings, this easy stovetop chili recipe promises to satisfy your hunger and leave everyone asking for seconds. With its customizable nature, you can easily adapt it to suit different tastes. Serve it with classic toppings like shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream for an extra layer of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 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 onions for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Mix in spices and tomato paste thoroughly.
- Pour in beef broth while scraping up any browned bits.
- Add crushed tomatoes and both types of beans; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 90 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg