Description
This Stovetop Chili offers a delightful blend of flavors with lean ground beef, a variety of beans, and rich tomato goodness, making it an ideal option for a quick and comforting meal. Perfect for easy cozy dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1.1 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
- 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 2 ¼ cups beef broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 28-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 3 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Mix in the minced garlic, cooking briefly until fragrant without browning.
- Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned with no pink showing.
- Drain excess grease if necessary, then return the pot to heat.
- Incorporate the kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, stirring until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring often, then reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer.
- Allow chili to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and richly flavored.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot in bowls with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Consider adding more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra nutrition.
For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper or add some jalapeños.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
