The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any occasion. This easy-to-make chili combines savory ground beef, rich fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, and a medley of beans, creating a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a unique twist every time. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this recipe guarantees comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 28 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional for a hotter chili)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Chopped green onions (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onion for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Drain excess fat; stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Mix in spices and tomato paste until well combined.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape up any stuck bits on the pot.
- Add crushed tomatoes and both bean varieties; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover during the last 30 minutes to thicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg