Best Stovetop Chili
This is the best stovetop chili recipe — thick, hearty, and packed with bold flavor. Easy to make in one pot and perfect for weeknight dinners or game day.
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Food Vacuum Sealer (how I freeze my chili!)
Ingredients
- 6 Strips Bacon good quality, chopped
- 1 Red Onion chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 ½ Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Can Kidney Beans 15 oz, drained
- 1 Can Pinto Beans 15 oz, drained
- 1 Can Black Beans 15 oz, drained
- 1 Can Tomatoes 15 oz, fire roasted with juice
- 1 Can Tomato Paste 6 oz
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and minced *optional
- 2 Cups Beef Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper ground
- 1 ½ teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
For Garnish
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp, stirring often to cook evenly.6 Strips Bacon
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add the onions and peppers and cook until tender.1 Red Onion, 1 Red Bell Pepper
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.1 ½ Pounds Ground Beef
- Drain off any excess grease, we just tilt the pot and use a large spoon.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients and 3/4 of the bacon and stir to combine.1 Can Kidney Beans, 1 Can Pinto Beans, 1 Can Black Beans, 1 Can Tomatoes, 1 Can Tomato Paste, 1 Jalapeño, 2 Cups Beef Stock, 1 Tablespoon Oregano, 2 teaspoons Cumin, 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons Smoked Paprika, ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander, 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Garlic
- Cook for a minimum of 45 minutes. If you have the time, it is best if it simmers all day or as long as possible.
- Serve with sour cream, cheese, cilantro and the remaining bacon.Sour Cream, Cilantro, Cheese
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Notes
Chili can be frozen for 4-6 months.
Want it spicier? Try adding 1/4-1 teaspoon cayenne
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 4mg