Easy Ground Beef Chili for Stove or Slow Cooker
As the weather gets colder, we are starting to crave cosy, warming soups and stews and this Easy Ground Beef Chili for Stove or Slow Cooker is one of our favourites. It is consistently delicious, very easy to make and totally customisable to fit everyone's preferences and dietary needs. Give it a go this Autumn and make it one of your family favourites too!
Ingredients
For the chili:
- 500 g ground minced beef
- 2 x 400 g tins tomatoes
- 1-2 onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 x 400 g tins beans black, pinto, white, kidney beans or a mixture
- 500 ml bone broth
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp each ground cumin ground coriander and dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Different options to serve:
- Rice
- Tortilla chips
- Cornbread
- Sourdough bread
- Baked potatoes
- Avocado
- Chopped tomatoes
- Sauerkraut
- Pickled onions
- Fermented jalapeños
- Grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Crème fraîche or soured cream
- Chopped coriander and/or spring onion
Instructions
Stove Top Method
- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat some olive oil and brown the meat until there is no pink left.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and continue frying until the onions are translucent.
- Add the herbs and spices and fry for 2 more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, stock and season with salt and pepper. Start with 1 tsp of salt if you are using unsalted broth, you can always adjust the seasoning later.
- Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 30 mins to 1 hr. The longer you leave it, the better the flavours will be. Chili is also even tastier when warmed up the next day!
Slow Cooker Method
- First, heat some oil in a frying pan and brown the meat. When the meat is browned, add the onions and garlic and fry until the the onions are translucent. This step is optional but I recommend doing it as it improves the flavour of the final chili.
- Add the meat to the slow cooker, along with all the other ingredients. Season with 1 tsp of salt if you are using unsalted broth. You can adjust the seasoning later if needed.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
To Serve
- Serve with your choice of sides and toppings or set out a toppings bar so that everyone can help themselves!