Description
Warm, hearty, and brimming with bold flavors, the Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is an ideal dish for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings. This one-pot meal combines savory spices and fresh ingredients to create a rich flavor profile that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With minimal prep time and simple steps, you can whip up this comforting chili in under an hour. Perfect for leftovers, this recipe is a fantastic option for meal prep, ensuring that you have delicious meals ready to go throughout the week.
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
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if possible)
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 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. Sauté diced onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns for 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for another minute before adding diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Incorporate red kidney beans and black beans; simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg