Debate-Night Beef Chili
Debate-Night Beef Chili features tender ground beef simmered with ranch-style beans, tomatoes, and green chiles for a bold, well-rounded flavor. Gentle sweetness from brown sugar balances warm chili spices and cumin, creating a cozy bowl with a satisfying, hearty finish. Serve it for relaxed weeknights, game days, or any casual gathering where a comforting, crowd-pleasing chili fits the bill.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Debate-Night Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Break up the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat; add the onion and the garlic. Cook and stir the beef until fully browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard the extra grease. Put the pot back over medium-high heat.
- 2
Stir the diced tomatoes, beef broth, diced green chilies, chili powder, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, and salt into the beef mixture. Add the beans and bring it to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Calories 308.16 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 16.44 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 30.04 g 11%
- Total Fat 13.6 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.02 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 695.91 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 7.52 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 7.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.46 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.52 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 578.48 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 94.6 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 11.11 mg Moderate 12%
- 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
Debate Night Beef Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 308.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Debate-Night Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Debate-Night Beef Chili?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 308.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Debate-Night Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Debate-Night Beef Chili healthy?
- Debate-Night Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 308.16 calories and 16.44 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 695.91 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.02 g (25% 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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