Mighty Matt's Knockout Chili
This fiery beef chili combines a rich tomato base with pinto beans, onion, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, and a generous kick of cayenne. The heat can be adjusted to taste, making it a warming choice for a cold winter’s day or a hearty addition to a football-watching gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mighty Matt's Knockout 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir just until the garlic is fragrant, 2–3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, and water. Season with the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and sugar. Place the mixture over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.
- 3
Remove the cover and stir in the beans. Replace the cover and continue cooking until fully heated through, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat and stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, and water.
- 5
Season with the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and sugar.
- 6
Set the mixture over medium heat and bring it to a boil.
- 7
Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.
- 8
Remove the cover and stir in the beans.
- 9
Put the cover back on and continue cooking until fully heated through, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 338.05 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 31.52 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 36.43 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.2 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 5.6 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.67 mg High 21%
- Sodium 876.99 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 11.75 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 7.39 g --
- Added Sugars 3.17 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 81.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 9.22 mg Good Source 51%
- Potassium 656.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 21.11 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 8.72 mg Low Source 10%
- 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
Mighty Matt's Knockout Chili is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 338.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mighty Matt's Knockout Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mighty Matt's Knockout Chili?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 338.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mighty Matt's Knockout Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Mighty Matt's Knockout Chili healthy?
- Mighty Matt's Knockout Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 338.05 calories and 31.52 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 876.99 mg (38% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.6 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.17 g (6% 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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