One-Pot Spicy Chipotle Beef Chili

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A hearty and smoky beef chili simmered with chipotle peppers and beans, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. This latin american-inspired beef ready in about 50 minutes pairs ground beef, olive oil, medium, diced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed kidney beans
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 15 oz drained and rinsed kidney beans, and 1 1/2 cups beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.