Description
Looking for a comforting meal that warms you from the inside out? Try The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili, a delicious blend of seasoned ground beef, vibrant beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners, game days, or cozy evenings at home. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a flavorful chili that’s sure to impress. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a delightful twist every time. Whether enjoyed fresh or as leftovers, this chili will be a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional, for spicier chili)
- 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 brown it while breaking it up (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste; mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and add fire-roasted tomatoes and both types of beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1–2 hours.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISH
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg