Description
The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that warms your soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this hearty dish features ground beef, a medley of beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes simmered with aromatic spices. The hint of sweetness from brown sugar balances the bold flavors, making it a favorite among chili lovers. Not only is this chili easy to prepare, but it’s also customizable—allowing you to adjust the spice level and toppings according to your taste. Whether served with cornbread or over rice, this cozy meal is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) beans (red kidney and pinto)
- 1 ¾ cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional, for spicier chili)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and spices; mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Add tomatoes and beans; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1–2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg