Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili
Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili delivers a cozy bowl with tender ground meats, soft tomatoes, and creamy kidney beans in a mellow, well-rounded sauce. Mild salsa and classic chili spices create depth without overwhelming heat, perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings. It’s a comforting, hearty chili that invites seconds and pairs well with cornbread or a simple salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, sausage, and onion; cook, stirring, until the beef and sausage are fully browned, then drain and discard the grease.
- 2
Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, salsa, chili seasoning mix, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors blend.
- Calories 476.55 kcal High 24%
- Protein 25.6 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 26.4 g 10%
- Total Fat 29.54 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 10.81 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.91 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1184.1 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 5.93 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 8.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 84.6 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.58 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 665.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 87.39 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 17.59 mg Moderate 20%
- 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 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gentle Heat Beef and Sausage Chili is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Seasoning Mix, Dried Kidney Beans, Garlic Powder, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 476.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Seasoning Mix, Dried Kidney Beans, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef, Ground Pork Sausage. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili healthy?
- Gentle-Heat Beef and Sausage Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 476.55 calories and 25.6 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1184.1 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.81 g (54% 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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