Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili
Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili brings smoky bacon and beef together with fire-roasted tomatoes and warm spices for a bold, meaty bowl. The slow simmer deepens the cumin and chili powder while beans add hearty texture, finishing with a hint of liquid smoke and optional heat. Ideal for a cozy dinner, game day, or chilly nights when you want something robust and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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
- 63
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the onion and bacon together until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the ground beef, garlic, and cumin; cook, stirring, until the beef is fully browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the water, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, about 1 hour.
- 4
Skim off any excess grease if desired.
- Calories 680.88 kcal High 34%
- Protein 47.4 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 46.31 g 17%
- Total Fat 36.33 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 14.18 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.83 mg High 35%
- Sodium 1336.12 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 15.27 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 9.76 g --
- Added Sugars 3.33 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 80.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.55 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 935.3 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 2.18 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.67 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bob's Little Known, Less Cared About Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 680.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Ground Beef, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 680.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili healthy?
- Bob's Little-Known, Less-Cared-About Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 680.88 calories and 47.4 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1336.12 mg (58% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.18 g (71% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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