Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili
Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili brings a bold sweet-heat thanks to smoky bacon, hearty ground beef, and two kinds of beans simmered with habanero hot sauce and BBQ rub. Brown sugar tempers the fire, yielding a rich, robust bowl that deepens in flavor after an overnight rest—perfect for game day gatherings or a chilly evening feast.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook6 hrs 15 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef and the onion; cook, stirring, until browned. Pour off any excess grease.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain and cut into pieces.
- 3
In a large pot, combine the beef mixture, bacon, kidney beans, baked beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, barbeque rub, chili powder, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring every 30 minutes, until it is bubbling. Remove the chili from the heat and let it cool.
- 4
Refrigerate the chili.
- 5
Reheat the chili over low heat, stirring every 30 minutes, for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Calories 242.7 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 16.95 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 25.2 g 9%
- Total Fat 9.27 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.43 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.77 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 544.5 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 4.53 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 10.85 g --
- Added Sugars 3.61 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 34.77 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.93 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 345.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 28.32 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.06 mg Low Source 3%
- 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
Micah's 4 1/2 Alarm Chili is made with 11 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 6 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Baked Beans, Barbecue Seasoning, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 242.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Baked Beans, Barbecue Seasoning, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili?
- About 6 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili healthy?
- Micah's 4 1/2-Alarm Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 242.7 calories and 16.95 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 544.5 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.43 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.61 g (7% 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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