Ground Beef Stovetop Chili (Print-Friendly Version)
Bold ground beef chili simmered stovetop with beans, tomato, and rich spices for comforting, crowd-pleasing flavor.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 large onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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2 cups beef broth
→ Seasonings and Oils
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
# How to Make It:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
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Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic, ensuring the garlic does not brown.
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Add ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir in tomato paste followed by chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
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Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice and beef broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
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Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook for 20-25 minutes for flavors to meld and chili to thicken.
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Stir in drained red kidney beans and black beans. Continue simmering uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, allowing beans to heat through and flavors to intensify.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. For thinner chili, add additional beef broth as needed.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Allow chili to rest for several minutes before serving to enhance flavor development.