Old Mama's Fashioned Chili
Old Mama's Fashioned Chili is a comforting, weeknight pot of beefy chili loaded with black and kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and tender peppers and onions. It’s well-seasoned with a classic chili spice mix and a splash of hot sauce for warmth without overpowering heat. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings when you want bold flavor and a hearty, satisfying bowl.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Old Mama's Fashioned Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until it is crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Combine the drained ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, green bell peppers, yellow onion, garlic, and chili seasoning in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender and the chili is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with hot sauce, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Calories 479.66 kcal High 24%
- Protein 25.91 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 62.49 g 23%
- Total Fat 16.93 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.23 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.03 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 852.81 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 15.98 g Good Source 57%
- Total Sugars 13.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 150.9 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 6.87 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 1198.88 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 94.58 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 15.81 mg Moderate 18%
- 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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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Old Mama's Fashioned Chili is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chili Seasoning Mix, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 479.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Old Mama's Fashioned Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chili Seasoning Mix, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Hot Sauce. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Old Mama's Fashioned Chili?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 479.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Old Mama's Fashioned Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Old Mama's Fashioned Chili healthy?
- Old Mama's Fashioned Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 479.66 calories and 25.91 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 852.81 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.23 g (26% 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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