Easy Texas Chili
Easy Texas Chili serves up a rich, beef-forward bowl layered with smoky chili powder, warm jalapeño heat, and the hearty comfort of tomatoes and pinto beans. It’s robust and satisfying right off the stove, and the flavors deepen even more by the next day—perfect for game night, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Texas Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion and bell pepper are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and discard the grease.
- 3
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, jalapeños, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
- 4
Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce the heat.
- 5
Simmer the chili, stirring occasionally so it does not stick, for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours; the longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
- Calories 525.81 kcal High 26%
- Protein 31.81 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 48.73 g 18%
- Total Fat 23.92 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.47 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.62 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1295.01 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 13.82 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 11.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 121.38 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.81 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 1107.1 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 227.37 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 50.75 mg Good Source 56%
- 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
Easy Texas Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 525.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Texas Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Texas Chili?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Texas Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Easy Texas Chili healthy?
- Easy Texas Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 525.81 calories and 31.81 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1295.01 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.47 g (47% 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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