Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili
Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili brings a rich, meaty warmth with layers of spice from chorizo, chili powder, and chipotle-style seasoning. Tender beans and tomatoes round out the hearty texture, making it perfect for chilly evenings, casual game-day gatherings, or a comforting family dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 21
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in ground beef and chorizo and cook, breaking the meat apart as you stir, until no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Transfer to a slow cooker and stir in diced tomatoes, chili, butter beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, seasoning blend, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Cover and cook on High until the flavors have blended, 3 to 4 hours.
- Calories 526.54 kcal High 26%
- Protein 28.19 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 22.68 g 8%
- Total Fat 34.98 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 13.58 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.5 g High --
- Cholesterol 101.61 mg High 34%
- Sodium 657.67 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 4.86 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 2.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 82.82 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 585.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 56.47 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 10.46 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.
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- Garlic 🧄
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About This Recipe
Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beans, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 526.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beans, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 526.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili healthy?
- Smoky Chorizo and Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 526.54 calories and 28.19 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 657.67 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.58 g (68% 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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