Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili
Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili layers thin pasta with crunchy saltines, sharp Cheddar, and a meaty chili featuring beef, sausage, peppers, onions, beans, and spiced tomatoes. It’s rich, hearty, and balanced with a gentle heat, perfect for game day gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner that feeds a crowd.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 75 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Break up the ground beef and pork sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cooking and stirring until browned; drain and set aside.
- 2
Lightly coat a large pot with cooking spray, then add the green, red and yellow bell peppers, and the onion; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- 3
Add the beef and sausage to the peppers.
- 4
Puree the stewed tomatoes in a blender or food processor, then stir them into the pot with the chili seasoning.
- 5
Stir in the pinto beans and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 7
Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
- 8
To serve the chili, layer the items on your plate in this order: start with pasta, then crushed saltine crackers, then shredded cheese, and finally chili; mix it all together and enjoy.
- 9
Be careful with portions, or you may end up with a serving too large to finish.
- Calories 454.93 kcal High 23%
- Protein 25.15 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 32.72 g 12%
- Total Fat 26.35 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 11.22 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.64 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1191.42 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 7.02 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 6.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 297.92 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 4.11 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 718.22 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 52.79 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 24.85 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Josh's Cincinnati Style Four Way Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Chili Seasoning Mix, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 454.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Chili Seasoning Mix, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Pinto Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 454.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili healthy?
- Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 454.93 calories and 25.15 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1191.42 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.22 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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