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stovetop chili
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Easy Stovetop Chili Recipe

This easy stovetop Chili recipe is packed full of flavor and will quickly become your go-to chili recipe.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beans, ground beef, Pork
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 554kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground sausage
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 ounces tomato paste
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 15 ounce can pinto beans drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder add extra for more heat
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded optional garnish

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and sausage, breaking up into small pieces as it cooks. When most of the way cooked, added the onion, celery, and garlic. Continue cooking until the meat is browned. Add the tomato paste and stir well.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a 3-quart stockpot. Add all of the remaining ingredients. (except cheese). Stir well to combine. Place the lid on the pot and cook over medium low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the lid from the pot, simmer the chili on low for up to an additional hour, stirring occasionally. Top with shredded cheese and any additional toppings you desire.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 2567mg | Potassium: 1476mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2462IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 8mg