Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili
Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili is hearty and comforting, with tender ground beef simmered in a tomato-rich base layered with smoky chili seasoning. Sweet corn balances gentle heat from tomatoes with green chiles, while a hint of brown sugar and tangy mustard-vinegar notes round out the flavor. It’s perfect for casual dinners, game day, or cozy nights when you want a satisfying bowl.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the bell pepper and the onion. Cook, stirring, until the pepper and onion soften, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 2
Add the corn, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, water, brown sugar, chili seasoning mix, and mustard to the pot. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover, lower the heat to low, and continue cooking until the beans are tender, about 20 minutes more.
- Calories 383.3 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 19.22 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 65.08 g 24%
- Total Fat 5.34 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 710.64 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 8.09 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 16.43 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 41.43 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.59 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 463.69 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 54.65 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 21.65 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chili Seasoning Mix, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. Each serving provides about 383.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chili Seasoning Mix, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 383.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili healthy?
- Weeknight Beef and Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 383.3 calories and 19.22 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 710.64 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.56 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Corn, 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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