Description
Spicy stove top chili delivers hearty comfort with robust flavors of ground beef, beans, and tomatoes. Simmered slowly, this classic American dish promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry families seeking a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb/454 g ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Searing Meat: Crumble ground beef in a heated pot over medium-high flame, caramelizing thoroughly and draining excess fat to create a clean, flavorful base.
- Aromatic Foundation: Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, infusing the meat with a fragrant, savory essence that forms the chili’s core flavor profile.
- Spice Transformation: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano directly into the meat mixture, toasting briefly to unlock their intense, complex aromatics and create a robust flavor foundation.
- Flavor Layering: Integrate tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, stirring vigorously to develop a deep, rich umami character that elevates the dish’s overall complexity.
- Liquid Integration: Combine diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth, then gently fold in kidney and black beans, creating a vibrant, hearty base that melds all ingredients into a cohesive, textured blend.
- Simmering Perfection: Reduce heat and allow the chili to simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and ensure even heat distribution, transforming the mixture into a soul-warming, flavor-packed meal with incredible depth and richness.
Notes
- Meat Caramelization Technique: Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavor profiles and eliminate excess grease for a cleaner, more concentrated taste.
- Spice Toasting Trick: Toast spices directly in the meat mixture briefly to release essential oils and enhance their aromatic complexity, creating a more robust flavor foundation.
- Simmering Strategy: Maintain low, gentle heat during the final cooking stage to allow ingredients to meld seamlessly, preventing burning and ensuring a harmonious flavor development.
- Bean Texture Management: Avoid overcooking beans to preserve their structural integrity and prevent mushy consistency, maintaining a pleasant textural contrast in the chili.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg