Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili
Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili delivers a rich, tomato-forward broth with layers of warm chili powder, earthy cumin, and a gentle kick of cayenne. Tender ground beef and red beans create a hearty, comforting bowl that’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner. A hint of oregano and a touch of sugar round out the spices for balanced, classic chili flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until it is evenly browned. Drain it, crumble it, and set it aside.
- 2
Add all the ingredients to a large kettle. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 353.74 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 21.71 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 23.14 g 8%
- Total Fat 19.57 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 7.53 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.14 mg High 22%
- Sodium 856.96 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 5.75 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 9.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 84.47 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.04 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 670.35 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 98.06 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 48.1 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Heartland Style Beef and Bean Chili is made with 15 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 353.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chili Powder, Diced Onion. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili healthy?
- Heartland-Style Beef and Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 353.74 calories and 21.71 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 856.96 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.53 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, 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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