Description
A quick and hearty stovetop chili made with ground beef, beans, and a bold spice blend, delivering rich comfort food flavor in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook 5-7 minutes until browned, breaking apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes to bloom spices.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook 2-3 minutes to caramelize.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans and black beans. Simmer 10-15 minutes more.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Simmer uncovered to thicken or add broth to thin as desired.
- Serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Notes
For the best results, use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning, bloom spices before adding liquids, and avoid overcrowding to ensure proper browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: stovetop chili, ground beef chili, easy chili recipe, comfort food