Big Game Day Chili
Big Game Day Chili is a bold, meaty pot of comfort layered with beer, bacon, and a hint of dark chocolate that deepens the sauce without making it sweet. Smoky chipotles, hearty beans, and lots of aromatics create a rich, slow-simmered flavor perfect for tailgates, watch parties, or make-ahead freezing.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Big Game Day Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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
- 84
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large deep pot over medium-high heat, then add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers, stirring as they cook. Continue cooking and stirring until the onions turn transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the beef stew meat, sausage, and bacon. Cook until the meats are browned evenly. Drain the fat.
- 2
Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, black beans, kidney beans, chipotle peppers with sauce, beef broth, beer, chili powder, oregano, pepper, salt, and chocolate. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour; 2 hours is preferred.
- Calories 478.19 kcal High 24%
- Protein 23.89 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 50.37 g 18%
- Total Fat 21.14 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.52 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.89 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1228.37 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 10.5 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 13.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 137.85 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.03 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 777.55 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 129.84 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 18.6 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Big Game Day Chili is made with 21 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Applewood Smoked Bacon, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, and Black Beans. Each serving provides about 478.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Big Game Day Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Applewood Smoked Bacon, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Black Beans, Black Pepper. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Big Game Day Chili?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Big Game Day Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Big Game Day Chili healthy?
- Big Game Day Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 478.19 calories and 23.89 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1228.37 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.52 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Chocolate, Tomatoes, Garlic, 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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