Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is your go-to comfort food for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a lively game day gathering. Packed with hearty ingredients and rich flavors, this chili is easy to prepare and customizable to suit everyone’s taste. With ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a medley of spices, you’ll enjoy a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out. This dish is not only delicious but also versatile—add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or fresh cilantro for a personal touch. Plus, it’s perfect for leftovers, becoming even more flavorful the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 28 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can red kidney beans
- 15 oz can pinto beans
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 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 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (about 5 minutes), then drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Mix in spices and tomato paste until evenly combined.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape up any bits from the pot's bottom.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes and both types of beans; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer covered for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg