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A delicious bowl of beef chili topped with avocado, sour cream, cheese, and green onions.

The Best Beef Chili (Stove-Top and Slow Cooker Instructions)

A hearty and flavorful beef chili perfect for cozy nights, with easy steps for stove-top or slow cooker preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
Vegetables
  • 1 yellow onion diced yellow onion
  • 0.5 jalapeño pepper diced jalapeño pepper
Aromatics
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
Liquids and Canned Goods
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 15oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 15oz can kidney beans
  • 1 15oz can pinto beans
  • 1 6oz can tomato paste
Spices and Seasonings
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
Salt and Pepper
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add olive oil to the same pot, sauté diced onions for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another minute.
  3. Return beef to the pot, stir in tomato paste, spices, and sugar. Pour in beef broth, beans, and tomatoes, then bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or green onions.