Award-Winning Chili
Award-Winning Chili brings together a rich tomato base with sautéed aromatics, steak sauce, and a splash of white wine for layered depth. Bacon drippings and seasoned ground beef add savory richness, while tender beans and fresh herbs round out a hearty, well-balanced bowl perfect for game day or chilly evenings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Award-Winning Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large pot, combine the tomatoes, the onion, the celery, the carrot, the tomato paste, the steak sauce, the bell peppers, the wine, and the red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- 3
While the tomato mixture simmers, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- 4
Cook and stir the beef in the bacon drippings over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly; drain. Stir in the chili seasoning.
- 5
Stir the seasoned beef, the bacon, and the cumin into the tomato mixture. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well blended. Stir in the beans, the cilantro, and the parsley. Continue cooking until the beans are heated through. Serve warm.
- Calories 390.19 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 23.68 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 30.7 g 11%
- Total Fat 19.94 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.58 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.03 mg High 21%
- Sodium 850.84 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 8.91 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 10.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 128.5 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 4.82 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1101.55 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 88.11 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 25.32 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Award Winning Chili is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Carrot, Celery, and Chili Seasoning Mix. Each serving provides about 390.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Award-Winning Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Carrot, Celery, Chili Seasoning Mix, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Award-Winning Chili?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Award-Winning Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Award-Winning Chili healthy?
- Award-Winning Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 390.19 calories and 23.68 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 850.84 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.58 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, 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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