Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is a comforting and hearty dish that brings friends and family together over a warm, flavorful bowl. This easy stovetop recipe features tender ground beef simmered with fire-roasted tomatoes and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners or game-day gatherings, this chili is versatile enough to be customized with your favorite beans, spices, or toppings. Whether you enjoy it as a main course or paired with cornbread and tortilla chips, this classic American dish is sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 28 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) beans (red kidney and pinto)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons 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 onions for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef; cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix in tomato paste, spices, and brown sugar; combine well.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping the pot to release browned bits.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and both types of beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1–2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg