Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is your go-to recipe for quick weeknight dinners or game day feasting. This one-pot wonder combines savory ground beef with bold spices and nutritious beans, creating a cozy meal that everyone will love. In under an hour, you can have a delicious bowl of chili simmering on your stovetop without the hassle of all-day cooking. Customize it to your liking with different toppings or adjust the spice level to suit your taste buds. Perfect for meal prep, this chili can be refrigerated or frozen for future enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef; break it up and brown for about 5–7 minutes.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook until evenly blended.
- Add diced tomatoes and beef broth; mix well.
- Incorporate both types of beans and let simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg