Description
This Quick & Easy Stovetop Chili is a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining ground beef or turkey with kidney and black beans, tomatoes, and a rich blend of spices, it simmers to tender perfection in just 30 minutes. Served with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado, this chili is comforting, protein-packed, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Beans and Tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
Liquids and Spices
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- chopped green onions
- avocado
Instructions
- Heat Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Brown Meat: Add ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary to avoid a greasy chili.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook the spices for about 1 minute to toast and release their flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Add drained kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to meld the flavors.
- Season to Taste: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices as needed for your preference.
- Serve: Serve the chili hot with your choice of optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or avocado for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef to make it leaner.
- Rinsing canned beans reduces sodium content and helps improve flavor.
- For extra heat, increase cayenne pepper or add chopped jalapeños.
- Leftover chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with cornbread or over rice for a heartier meal.
