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Dutch Oven Chili is a beef and bean chili that is made right on the stovetop. Hearty, comforting, and loads of flavor in every bite of this stovetop chili recipe.
With fall coming up, making comfort foods is my favorite thing, especially on Sundays during football season. This is the best chili recipe I have made! Tons of flavor from the onions and garlic. Then add the meat and beans; it is hearty and delicious.
Slow Cooker potato soup, zero-point taco soup, or Instant Pot stuffed pepper soup.
Dutch Oven Chili Ingredients
- ground beef
- olive oil
- onion, diced
- pepper, diced
- pepper, diced
- jalapeno peppers, chopped (remove seeds if you don’t like it too spicy)
- garlic, chopped
- crushed tomatoes
- tomato sauce
- tomato paste
- chili powder
- sugar
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- crushed red pepper flakes
- water
- kidney beans-2 cans beans, drained
- white (navy) beans, drained
- Fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese for serving
Topping Ideas For This Easy Chili Recipe
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Hot Sauce
- Diced Tomatoes
- Red Chopped Onions
- Green Onions
- Green Chilis
- Saltine Crackers
- Cheddar Cheese
- Cornbread
Step by Step Directions for Dutch Oven Chili
Step 1
In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces as it cooks. Drain fat and set it aside.
Step 2
Place dutch oven on medium heat, saute onions and peppers in the olive oil until soft (about 3-5 minutes).
Add chopped garlic and saute for one more minute. Add in cooked ground beef and mix.
Step 3
Turn heat to low, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, and mix. Stir in chili powder, sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Once well combined, add water until desired consistency (I recommend adding 1 cup).
Step 4
Add the kidney and white beans and stir.
Bring to a slight boil; chili may splatter, so be careful. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir every 5 minutes, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot.
Tips and Tricks for Dutch Oven Chili
- Adding too much water to the chili will make it very thin, so make sure to add only enough to help it boil and simmer.
- Wear rubber gloves while cutting the jalapeno to avoid it getting into cuts or sensitive skin.
- If you don’t like too much spice, use only one jalapeno with the seeds removed.
- To make a sweeter chili, add up to ½ cup of sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make This A Crockpot Chili
If you want to make this into a crockpot chili, go ahead and cook ground beef, onions, and garlic in a skillet. Then when done, transfer to crock pot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Or high for 3-4 hours. The longer you cook your beef chili, the more flavorful the soup will be.
What Are The Best Beans to Use For Chili
Honestly, you can use any beans you want for chili. Whether you do all one kind of bean or mix and match. Popular beans for are kidney beans, white beans, pinto, and black beans.
How To Store Leftovers
Go ahead and allow your chili to cool down a bit. Then transfer into an airtight container and store for a few days in the fridge.
Or, if you want, you can freeze leftovers as well. Place in a sealable freezer bag or airtight container. Just remember, as the chili freezes, it will expand a bit, so leave room in the container for it to freeze.
Chili can freeze for up to three months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight before you go to reheat it. You can reheat in a microwave, stovetop, or slow cooker.
What are substitutions that I can make?
Substitute beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
How to use up leftover Chili
Use it in a taco salad, on chili dogs, or top baked potatoes with your chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Can I double this recipe?
Planning to feed a crowd? Go right ahead and double this recipe if you would like. The biggest thing is to make sure your dutch oven has room to hold all the chili.
Why Make Chili In Dutch Oven
- Easy prep
- Quick cook time
- Hearty
- Flavorful
- Simple
- Affordable
Here Are More Dinner Ideas To Make This Week
- Instant Pot French Onion Soup
- Beef Tips and Mashed Potatoes
- Classic Beef Stew
- Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Dutch Oven Chili is a beef and bean chili that is made right on the stovetop. Hearty, comforting, and loads of flavor in every bite of this stovetop chili recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1½ lbs ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (remove seeds if you don’t like it too spicy)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup water
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can white (navy) beans, drained
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces as it cooks. Drain fat and set it aside.
- Place dutch oven on medium heat, saute onions and peppers in the olive oil until soft (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add chopped garlic and saute for one more minute. Add in cooked ground beef and mix.Turn heat to low, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, and mix. Stir in chili powder, sugar, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Once well combined, add water until desired consistency (I recommend adding 1 cup). Add the kidney and white beans and stir.
- Bring to a slight boil; chili may splatter, so be careful. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir every 5 minutes, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 397Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 751mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 6gSugar: 12gProtein: 29g
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Welcome to the place where my two passions—healthcare and culinary arts—merge. I’m Carla Bushey, and I’ve transitioned from a dedicated nursing career of over 25 years into the dynamic world of food blogging. This space is dedicated to bringing you a treasure trove of recipes, each a testament to the tastes and traditions that resonate with my soul. My home, the beautiful Upstate New York, serves as the backdrop to my culinary creations, often inspired by the rich cultural heritage and the classic Italian cuisine of my hometown, Utica. Dishes like the beloved Chicken Riggies and the comforting Utica Greens are more than just recipes—they are stories, shared from my kitchen to yours.
