The Only Stovetop Beef Chili Recipe You Will Ever Need (2024)

There's nothing better on a cold winter day than sitting down to a bowl of hot and spicy chili. And although many of us have gotten used to making our chili in the slow cooker, there is something nice about a simmering pot of comforting chili on the stovetop. You also have a bit more control over the dish, giving it a stir once in a while and checking to see that the meat isn't sticking to the bottom of the pan, as well as tasting it to make sure the seasoning is just right. In addition, stovetop chili comes to the rescue when you haven't planned dinner hours in advance.

In this simple recipe for stovetop beef chili, the onion and ground beef are cooked together, creatinga tasty base for the dish. The beef absorbs some of the onion flavors, and the liquid from the onion helps keep the beef moist and tender. Garlic, tomatoes, taco sauce, and herbs and spices help round out this chili, while kidney beans add a nice texture.

This easy version is hearty and filling, and nourishing too. It is also economical as it stretches a pound of ground beef to feed six people. Add a crisp green salad and some warm cornbread or homemade cheese crackersfor a complete meal.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water, or beef stock
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8-ounce) can taco sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 or 3 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.
In a heavy stockpot, sauté the ground beef with the onion andgarlic until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently to break the meat into small pieces.
Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture; cook,stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the diced tomatoes, water or beef stock, tomato sauce, taco sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and red kidney beans. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequentlyuntil the flavors are blended and the chili is slightly thickened.
Serve immediately with your choice oftoppings. Enjoy.

Recipe Variations

If you like spicy food, add a can of diced green chiles or diced jalapeños along with the tomatoes. You can also include some cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
If you are trying to cut down on red meat, use ground chicken or turkey, or even ground pork sausage in place of the ground beef.
Substitute canned black beans in place of the red kidney beans—or use a mixture of both.
For extra vegetables, add diced bell pepper, mushrooms, and corn.

Best Chili Toppings

Chili is ideal when served with a variety of toppings:

Sour cream or plain yogurt
Salsa or pico de gallo
Shredded cheddar, Parmesan, or Monterey Jack cheeses
Sliced black olives
Sliced scallions
Cubed avocado or guacamole
Crushed-up tortilla chips or saltine crackers

Tip

Make sure your spices and dried herbs are fresh and haven't lost their flavor. To give your chili a boost, make the chili powder from scratch instead of using jarred.

What other ways can I serve chili?

Chili doesn't need to only be eaten in a bowl—consider using chili as a filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, or as an ingredient for loaded nachos. Set up a baked potato bar with a variety of toppings, including cheeses, sour cream or yogurt, chives, bacon, and, of course, chili. At your next barbecue, offer chili as a condiment for hot dogs or place a spoonful on a plate of crispy french fries. You can even turn your chili into a comforting casserole, topped with biscuit batter and baked until golden.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
553	Calories
15g	Fat
66g	Carbs
41g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	553
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 804mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 18g	65%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 41g
Vitamin C 23mg	117%
Calcium 167mg	13%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1617mg	34%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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