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Easy Ground Beef Stovetop Chili

Close-up of a dark bowl filled with hearty chili, featuring ground beef, kidney beans, and rich tomato sauce.
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Make this simple, hearty ground beef chili on the stovetop in about 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the rinsed beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
  6. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper, if using. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer longer.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
  • For a thicker chili, remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of simmering.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef.

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