5-Ingredient Beef Chili
5-Ingredient Beef Chili brings together tender ground beef, tomato sauce, and chili beans for a mild, cozy bowl with straightforward Instant Pot cooking. Blending part of the beans with broth adds body and a velvety texture, while a final hit of chili powder rounds out the flavor. Serve on a busy weeknight with toppings like cheddar, onion, or sour cream and a side of cornbread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 5-Ingredient Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-function pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting. Crumble the ground beef into the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Drain any excess liquid. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Pour in half of the bone broth and the tomato sauce. Add 1/2 of the chili beans to the pot.
- 3
Pour the remaining bone broth and chili beans into a high-powered blender (such as a Vitamix). Cover and blend on High for 30 seconds. Pour the blended mixture into the Instant Pot, but do not stir.
- 4
Close and lock the lid. Select High Pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Season with chili powder and stir to combine. Divide evenly into 4 bowls. Garnish with Cheddar cheese if desired.
- Calories 657.09 kcal High 33%
- Protein 43.28 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 25.76 g 9%
- Total Fat 41.84 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 19.41 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.0 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1323.95 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 6.35 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 5.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 476.13 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 721.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 67.65 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 6.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
5 Ingredient Beef Chili is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bone Broth, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, and Chili Beans. Each serving provides about 657.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 5-Ingredient Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bone Broth, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chili Beans, Chili Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make 5-Ingredient Beef Chili?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 657.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 5-Ingredient Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is 5-Ingredient Beef Chili healthy?
- 5-Ingredient Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 657.09 calories and 43.28 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1323.95 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.41 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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