Description
The Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings warmth to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe features tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a medley of spices that deliver a robust flavor profile. Perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings, this chili can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it both time-efficient and satisfying. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Whether served in bowls with toppings like sour cream and cheese or paired with cornbread on the side, this chili is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; stir well.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer; lower heat and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Finally, add kidney beans and black beans; simmer for another 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg