Classic Homemade Beef Chili
This hearty beef chili combines kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, green chile peppers, garlic, and mild chili powder for a rich, gently spiced flavor with warmth from cumin and black pepper. Serve it topped with Cheddar and corn chips for a comforting weeknight dinner, game-day gathering, or casual cold-weather meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Homemade Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 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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- 48
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Transfer beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato purée, water, green chile peppers, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
- 3
Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours.
- 4
Serve.
- Calories 230.19 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 21.13 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 20.33 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.2 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.36 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.85 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 272.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.08 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 3.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 30.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 574.31 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 1.47 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.99 mg Low Source 9%
- 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
Classic Homemade Beef Chili is made with 16 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 230.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Homemade Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Homemade Beef Chili?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 230.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Homemade Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Homemade Beef Chili healthy?
- Classic Homemade Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 230.19 calories and 21.13 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 272.07 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.36 g (12% 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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