Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or lively game day gatherings. This savory dish features seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, creating a rich and satisfying meal that warms the heart on chilly evenings. With its deep smoky flavors and customizable spice levels, this chili will be a showstopper at your table. Whether you prefer it mild or with a kick, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 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 for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic along with spices and tomato paste; mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes and both types of beans; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1–2 hours.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg