Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of the best homemade stovetop chili. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a hearty and flavorful chili that’s perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a hungry crowd. Packed with protein and fiber, this classic dish is a surefire hit every time!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Beans and Tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot, cook ground beef in olive oil until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Saute Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Combine beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings. Simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- Serve: Top with favorite garnishes and enjoy!
Notes
- This chili tastes even better the next day.
- You can double the batch for meal prep or freezing.
- Adjust spice level to taste by adding more cayenne or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
