Hawaiian-Style Chili
Hawaiian-style chili combines hearty ground beef and kidney beans with tender onions, red bell peppers, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Chili powder and salt give it classic warmth, while sweet pineapple chunks add a distinctive island-inspired contrast. Serve it as a comforting family dinner, especially on a cool evening or for a casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hawaiian-Style Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 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
- 88
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook until barely pink, stirring constantly to break into small pieces. Stir in onions and bell peppers; cook until the meat has browned and the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into a large mesh strainer; press to release excess grease.
- 2
Return the mixture to the Dutch oven. Stir in stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and pineapple chunks; season with chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until it reaches the desired consistency, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 394.88 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 23.15 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 36.45 g 13%
- Total Fat 19.0 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.4 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.74 mg High 22%
- Sodium 596.49 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 8.44 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 11.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.41 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.57 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 841.72 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 51.63 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 56.34 mg Good Source 63%
- 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
Hawaiian Style Chili is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, and Kidney Beans. Each serving provides about 394.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hawaiian-Style Chili?
- It is an American chili recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hawaiian-Style Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, Kidney Beans, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Hawaiian-Style Chili?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hawaiian-Style Chili?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hawaiian-Style Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Hawaiian-Style Chili healthy?
- Hawaiian-Style Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 394.88 calories and 23.15 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 596.49 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.4 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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