Robust Three-Bean Ground Beef Chili
This hearty chili combines ground beef, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and two kinds of tomatoes with light red beans, dark red beans, and black beans. Chili powder and a touch of white vinegar bring balanced heat and brightness, while shredded Cheddar adds a creamy finish. Serve it as a warming family dinner or a casual crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Robust Three-Bean Ground Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir diced tomatoes, light red beans, dark red beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, and chili powder into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until chili has started to thicken, about 1 hour. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Garnish with Cheddar cheese.
- Calories 315.21 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 28.15 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 35.63 g 13%
- Total Fat 8.74 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.2 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.12 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 653.73 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 10.62 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 4.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 87.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 7.34 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 650.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 20.28 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 12.02 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Robust Three Bean Ground Beef Chili is made with 21 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 315.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Robust Three-Bean Ground Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Celery, Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Robust Three-Bean Ground Beef Chili?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Robust Three-Bean Ground Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Robust Three-Bean Ground Beef Chili healthy?
- Robust Three-Bean Ground Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 315.21 calories and 28.15 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 653.73 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.2 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, 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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