Best Homemade Stovetop Chili (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Hearty stovetop chili with ground beef, beans, and savory spices for a satisfying meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Meat
01 -
1 lb ground beef
→ Liquids
02 -
1 3/4 cups beef broth
03 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Canned Goods
04 -
28 oz can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
05 -
15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
06 -
15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
→ Produce
07 -
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
→ Seasonings
09 -
3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon chili powder (optional for extra heat)
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings (optional)
16 -
Shredded cheddar cheese
17 -
Sour cream
18 -
Chopped green onions
19 -
Fresh cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 -
Warm olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
02 -
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 -
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add chili powder, ground cumin, brown sugar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly to combine.
04 -
Pour in beef broth, stirring well to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes and drained beans. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 1 hour. Remove lid for the final 30 minutes to allow chili to thicken, stirring occasionally.
07 -
Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with desired toppings such as shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
# Extra Information:
01 -
Simmering with the lid off in the last 30 minutes helps thicken the chili for a richer texture.