Go Back
+ servings
Two bowls of chili topped with sour cream, cheese and tortilla chips on a green kitchen towel.
Print Recipe
4.64 from 11 votes

Stove Top Chili

Thick and hearty homemade chili with ground beef and the most flavorful spice blend; ready in under one hour.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, South western
Keyword: chili with beans, quick chili, stovetop chili
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Erin
Cost: $1.90

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef stock or broth see note on salt
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes or fresh diced- 1 cup
  • 15 oz can light red kidney beans undrained
  • 15 oz can pinto beans undrained
  • 1 tablespoon paprika sweet Spanish style
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, omit for mild heat
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, sauté ground beef, onions and garlic on medium high heat until beef is browned and onions become soft.
  • Add stock, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, canned beans (don't drain) and remaining seasonings.
  • Simmer on medium-high for 30-45 minutes, uncovered, until thickened.

Notes

  1. Do not drain the beans, as that liquid is starchy, and will serve to thicken the chili, rather than adding additional thickener. 
  2. Use a lean ground beef, to avoid having to drain anything from the pot, as this will result in flavor lost.
  3. Omit cayenne pepper if your family prefers milder chili, or substitute black pepper. 
  4. Chili may be cooked quickly with the lid off for 30-45 minutes at a medium-high simmer--OR--may be simmered on low heat with lid on for up to 2 hours. 
  5. Leftovers may be frozen in freezer zip lock bags and stored for up to 4 months. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1049IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 5mg