Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, the Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is your go-to recipe for quick weeknight dinners or game day gatherings. This one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef, a medley of spices, and nutritious beans to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can enjoy a cozy bowl of chili in under an hour. Whether served on its own or topped with your favorite fixings, this dish promises comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if possible)
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomato paste, then add diced tomatoes and beef broth; stir well.
- Incorporate drained kidney beans and black beans; simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg