Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili
Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili brings bold, cozy heat with a rich tomato base and tender beans, all lifted by a generous dose of chili powder. It’s hearty and satisfying without fuss, perfect for weeknights, tailgates, or a simple crowd-pleasing dinner. Top with your favorite garnishes for extra texture and warmth.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the kidney beans, chili beans, and tomato sauce.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then stir in the chili powder.
- 5
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Calories 340.29 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 21.66 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 27.64 g 10%
- Total Fat 16.15 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.19 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 711.76 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 7.93 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 4.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 54.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.62 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 668.91 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 46.58 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.6 mg Low Source 7%
- 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
Quick 5 Ingredient Beef Chili is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Beans, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, and Kidney Beans. Each serving provides about 340.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Beans, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, Kidney Beans, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili healthy?
- Quick 5-Ingredient Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 340.29 calories and 21.66 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 711.76 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.19 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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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