Description
This quick and easy chili recipe is made on the stovetop in just 30 minutes. Packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices, it's the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight or game day. A simple, flavorful chili that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Add kidney beans and black beans. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, increase the cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg