Stovetop Chili
Need a no-brainer, great chili recipe? One that is made with pantry ingredients, is flavorful enough for adults, but not too spicy for kids? Our Stovetop Chili checks all the boxes and more.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef sub: ground turkey or chicken
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth sub: chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional toppings: tortilla chips, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Once the oil is shimmery, add in the onions and saute until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute another 30-60 seconds.
- Add ground beef to the pot and cook until no more pink is visible. Drain excess fat if desired. (Tip: Place a metal colander over a large bowl and drain the meat. Then discard the cooled grease into the trash later.)
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, stirring almost constantly, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid scorching the bottom.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper amounts. Serve warm in bowls topped with your favorite chili toppings.
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Notes
- Instant Pot Version: Use this Instant Pot Chili recipe to make this same version in the pressure cooker.
- Slow Cooker Version: If you'd like to make this same recipe in a crock pot, you'll first need to follow Steps 1 and 2 in the recipe, sauteeing the onions, garlic, and the ground beef in a pot on the stovetop. Add those ingredients along with all the other ingredients from Step 3 to the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1811mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g