Rick’s Famous Chili
Rick’s Famous Chili brings bold, meaty layers from ground beef, spicy sausage, and smoky bacon, simmered with tomatoes and kidney beans. Hickory barbecue sauce and a hint of unsweetened chocolate add depth and a subtle sweetness that rounds the heat. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or a cozy weekend dinner when you want a robust, crowd-pleasing bowl.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rick’s Famous Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, the onion, and the Italian seasoning.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the bacon until slightly crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain it on a paper towel-lined plate, then stir it into the tomato mixture. Drain any remaining grease from the skillet.
- 3
In the same skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the sausage until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain it on a paper towel-lined plate, then stir it into the tomato mixture. Discard any remaining grease from the skillet.
- 4
In the same skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain it on a paper towel-lined plate, then stir it into the tomato mixture.
- 5
Stir the barbecue sauce and chili powder into the tomato mixture; taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the kidney beans and the chocolate; simmer until the flavors are well blended, about 2 hours.
- Calories 493.6 kcal High 25%
- Protein 32.96 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 57.74 g 21%
- Total Fat 16.05 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 5.31 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.47 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1182.86 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 8.27 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 20.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 56.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.4 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 778.47 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 105.72 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 11.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Chocolate 🍫
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rick's Famous Chili is made with 11 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 3 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 493.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rick’s Famous Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Hickory Barbecue Sauce. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rick’s Famous Chili?
- About 3 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 493.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rick’s Famous Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Rick’s Famous Chili healthy?
- Rick’s Famous Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 493.6 calories and 32.96 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1182.86 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.31 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Chocolate, Tomatoes 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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