Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II)
This hearty chili combines browned ground beef and red kidney beans with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chile pepper, while cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon, and cloves add layered warmth and spice. Serve it over rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium-sized stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, chile pepper, and garlic until soft. Add the ground beef; cook and stir until the meat is browned.
- 2
Pour in the tomatoes with their liquid, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the kidney beans and cook for another 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.
- 4
Pour in the tomatoes with their liquid, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover and simmer.
- 5
Stir in the kidney beans and cook.
- 6
Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.
- Calories 326.54 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 25.84 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 23.06 g 8%
- Total Fat 14.74 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.64 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 52.61 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 301.11 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 9.55 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 4.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 118.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.15 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 613.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 27.63 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 16.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II) is made with 18 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Chili Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 326.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Chili Pepper, Chili Powder, Cinnamon Sticks. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II)?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II) healthy?
- Hearty Chili con Carne (Version II) has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 326.54 calories and 25.84 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 301.11 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.64 g (18% 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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