Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. This hearty dish features a savory blend of ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and protein-rich beans, all simmered to perfection. It’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients and is sure to warm you up on chilly nights. Customize your chili with a variety of toppings, making it a versatile meal that everyone will love. Whether you’re enjoying it on game night or meal prepping for the week ahead, this chili is packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 28 oz can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 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
- Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in minced garlic and spices (chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, pepper) along with tomato paste; mix thoroughly.
- Pour in beef broth and add fire-roasted crushed tomatoes along with both types of beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 1-2 hours uncovered for the last 30 minutes to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg