Description
Hearty Stove Top Chili brings robust flavors dancing across your palate with rich ground beef and perfectly balanced spices. Warm comfort nestles deep in each spoonful, promising memorable meals shared around gathering tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (or ground turkey)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Heat a robust pot over medium-high flame and crumble ground beef, rendering it beautifully caramelized and fragrant. Eliminate any surplus fat, ensuring a clean cooking surface.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, transforming them into translucent, aromatic companions for the meat. Allow them to meld and soften harmoniously.
- Awaken the spice blend – chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano – directly into the meat mixture. Toast these seasonings briefly, releasing their intense, complex aromatics and creating a profound flavor foundation.
- Incorporate tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, stirring vigorously to develop a rich, deep umami essence that will elevate the entire dish’s complexity.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, creating a vibrant, rustic liquid base that will bind all ingredients together with tangy brightness.
- Stream beef broth into the pot, then gently fold in kidney and black beans. Their earthy, robust character will add substantial texture and nutritional depth.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to commune and flavors to intensify. Occasionally stir, preventing any potential scorching and ensuring even heat distribution.
- Let the chili luxuriate and thicken for approximately 35-40 minutes, transforming into a hearty, soul-warming meal with layers of nuanced flavors.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from ground beef to reduce grease and create a leaner chili without sacrificing flavor.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper quantity, allowing everyone from mild-lovers to spice enthusiasts to enjoy the dish.
- Enhance protein content by substituting ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian options, maintaining the recipe’s robust taste profile.
- Let chili rest for 15-20 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld together, resulting in a more complex and harmonious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg