Name: Easy Stovetop Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 sticks celery, trimmed and sliced thinly; 2 medium carrots, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lbs ground beef; 15 oz canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 28 oz canned diced tomatoes; 1 cup broth (beef or vegetable)

Description

This easy stovetop chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for warming up any day. Made with ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a blend of spices, it simmers to perfection creating a thick, savory chili that serves 8 and pairs wonderfully with rice or your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Aromatics

1 large yellow onion, diced
3 sticks celery, trimmed and sliced thinly
2 medium carrots, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced

Meat & Protein

2 lbs ground beef
15 oz canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Spices & Seasonings

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Liquids & Others

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
1 cup broth (beef or vegetable)

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Instructions

Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions, sliced celery, and diced carrots. Sauté the vegetables until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to the pot and stir to break it up. Cook until mostly browned, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Mix in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, sea salt, and cinnamon. Continue cooking until the beef is browned all over, about 2 to 3 more minutes.
Simmer: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, drained kidney beans, and broth. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low.
Thicken: Let the chili bubble gently, uncovered, for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the chili to thicken and the flavors to meld. Serve warm over rice or with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a leaner version.
Adjust the chili powder and spices to your preferred heat level for a milder or spicier chili.
For thicker chili, simmer uncovered longer or mash some of the beans during cooking.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American