Description
Hearty homemade stovetop chili delivers robust flavors that dance between spicy and savory comfort. Packed with tender beef, aromatic spices, and rich tomato base, this classic dish promises warmth and satisfaction in every delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner version)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetable and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red, green, or yellow for sweetness and color)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted for extra flavor)
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (adds depth of flavor)
Spices, Liquids, and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth (or water for a lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Diced avocado
- Sliced green onions
- Crushed tortilla chips or cornbread
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel with olive oil, creating a sizzling medium-high temperature environment for optimal ingredient interaction.
- Introduce ground beef into the heated landscape, methodically fragmenting the protein with a culinary implement while encouraging thorough caramelization.
- Monitor the meat’s transformation, ensuring an even golden-brown complexion throughout approximately 5-7 minutes of active cooking.
- Eliminate any surplus rendered fat by carefully tilting the pot and removing excess liquid, maintaining a clean and concentrated flavor profile.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, healthier chili base.
- Use a wooden spoon or spatula with a flat edge to break down beef into small, uniform crumbles for even cooking and better texture.
- Allow beef to develop a deep golden-brown crust before breaking it apart, which enhances the meat’s rich, caramelized flavor profile.
- Consider alternative protein options like ground turkey, plant-based crumbles, or black beans for dietary preferences or lower-fat variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg