Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is a warm and satisfying dish perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. This recipe brings together the rich flavors of ground beef, beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices. In just a short time, you’ll create a comforting meal that not only warms your soul but also delights your taste buds. Easy to customize for spice levels and toppings, this chili is ideal for family dinners or game day celebrations. Whether you serve it with cheese, sour cream, or cornbread, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 28 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- green onions
- cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onion for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
- Pour in beef broth; scrape the bottom of the pot to release flavor bits.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes and beans; stir well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1–2 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg