Lauren's Queen City Chili
Lauren's Queen City Chili layers a complex blend of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and cocoa with a gentle vinegar tang, creating a smooth, sauce-like chili that’s aromatic and subtly sweet-bitter. It’s perfect ladled over spaghetti or piled onto hot dogs for game day, chilly evenings, or casual gatherings where a uniquely spiced bowl really stands out.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lauren's Queen City 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
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking the beef into tiny pieces, just until it is no longer pink. Drain, then transfer to a large Dutch oven or slow cooker.
- 2
Stir in the water, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, tomato sauce, and chocolate.
- 3
Simmer over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 hours.
- Calories 415.42 kcal High 21%
- Protein 21.32 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 24.9 g 9%
- Total Fat 24.22 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 10.03 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.59 mg High 27%
- Sodium 290.98 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.42 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.14 g --
- Added Sugars 5.0 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 108.08 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.04 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 241.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 35.15 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.03 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Chocolate 🍫
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lauren's Queen City Chili is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 415.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lauren's Queen City Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lauren's Queen City Chili?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lauren's Queen City Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lauren's Queen City Chili healthy?
- Lauren's Queen City Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 415.42 calories and 21.32 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 290.98 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.03 g (50% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.0 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Chocolate, 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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