Description
This Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is hearty, flavorful, and incredibly comforting made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices, all simmered together for the perfect depth of flavor. Whether for a family dinner or game night, this one-pot chili delivers cozy satisfaction with every bite. Easy to make, customizable, and packed with protein, it’s a timeless comfort food classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 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
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the beef and onions, and cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth, then season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans and black beans. Simmer for another 10–15 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor and thicker consistency.
- Make it vegan with plant-based ground “beef” and vegetable broth.
- Add corn or bell peppers for texture and sweetness.
- Great for meal prep chili tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg