By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 4
508 cal · 60 min
BBQ Beef Chili
Recipe GLPR81f9dbc1ba101e
A savory and smoky chili made with lean ground beef, aromatic spices, and a touch of barbecue sauce. This hearty one-pot dish combines the warming flavors of chili powder and cumin with tomato sauce and broth, finished with a subtle BBQ sweetness. Perfect for a satisfying main course that's ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pound lean ground beef (at least 90 percent lean)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
15 ounces One 15-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and mix thoroughly to combine with the vegetables. Add the lean ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking the meat into small crumbles, until no pink remains.
Sprinkle the chili powder and ground cumin over the meat mixture and stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout.
Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine all ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and allow the chili to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
Stir in the barbecue sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Comments
This recipe checks most boxes for a Charlotte weeknight: all ingredients are standard pantry staples and widely available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart without special stops. The true prep time is closer to 75–80 minutes when you account for browning the beef, sautéing aromatics, and simmering to develop flavor—the stated 60 minutes assumes these steps happen in parallel or speeds past them. Cost per serving runs around $2–2.50 depending on beef grade, which is reasonable for a filling main. The dish reheats well and serves four generously, making it practical for families or leftovers, though it does require active attention during browning and occasional stirring during the simmer.
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