Name: The Best Homemade Stovetop Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 1 pound ground beef or plant-based ground meat; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup vegetable or beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); 1 cup frozen corn; Juice of 1 lime; Fresh cilantro and shredded cheese for garnish (optional)

Description

The best homemade stovetop chili recipe! This hearty, flavorful chili is packed with beans, vegetables, and spices, making it the perfect cozy dinner or meal prep option. Fully customizable and easy to make in under an hour.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 medium carrot, diced

1 pound ground beef or plant-based ground meat

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup vegetable or beef broth

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

1 cup frozen corn

Juice of 1 lime

Fresh cilantro and shredded cheese for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add diced red and green bell peppers, along with the carrot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the ground beef or plant-based ground meat. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, tomato paste, and sugar. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add frozen corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, squeeze in the lime juice, and stir.
Serve hot with optional garnishes like cilantro, shredded cheese, or sour cream.

Notes

For a vegan version, use plant-based ground meat or add more beans and vegetables.

To adjust thickness, simmer uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes or add a cornstarch slurry.

Chili flavors deepen with time, so leftovers taste even better!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 320 kcal