Description
Warm up your evenings with The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili, a comforting dish that combines ground beef, hearty beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes to create a flavorful experience everyone will love. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, allowing for customization to suit every palate. With aromatic spices and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, each bite invites warmth and satisfaction. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, this chili is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
- 1 medium yellow onion
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until softened (about 2 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (about 5 minutes) and drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste and spices; combine well.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor.
- Add tomatoes and beans; stir to mix everything.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat 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: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg