Description
Warm and hearty, this Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is a flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings. Made in just one pot, it combines tender ground beef with a medley of spices, beans, and tomatoes to create a satisfying meal everyone will love. With its smoky undertones and customizable toppings, this chili promises to be a crowd-pleaser that you can whip up in under an hour. Plus, it’s great for meal prep—make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Brown the ground beef in the pot for about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for another minute before adding diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Stir in rinsed kidney beans and black beans; simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg