Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, the Best Ground Beef Stovetop Chili is your go-to recipe for a quick weeknight dinner or game day feast. With a delightful blend of smoky spices and tender beef, this chili requires minimal prep and cooks in just one pot—making cleanup a breeze. Packed with protein-rich ground beef and fiber-filled beans, it’s the comfort food everyone craves. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or sharing with friends, this chili will quickly become a family favorite, perfect for meal prepping or serving at gatherings.
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
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 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.
- Stir in ground beef, breaking it up as you brown it for about 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute to bloom the spices.
- Incorporate tomato paste followed by diced tomatoes and beef broth; stir well.
- Add both types of beans and let simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg