Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili
Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili delivers a rich, beefy bowl layered with tomato depth, mellow heat, and a malty hint of beer. Kidney beans add hearty texture while a blend of spices builds warmth without overwhelming the palate. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight, it’s even better topped with sharp Cheddar and a spoonful of sour cream.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ground beef in a large pot and cook over medium heat until it is evenly browned. Drain the excess fat.
- 2
Add the tomatoes, beans, beer, chili sauce, onion, sugar, garlic, chili seasoning, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and simmer for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 524.6 kcal High 26%
- Protein 27.68 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 52.56 g 19%
- Total Fat 22.35 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.97 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.25 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1210.92 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 12.0 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 16.5 g --
- Added Sugars 8.23 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 85.98 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.86 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 994.63 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 182.71 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 15.62 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Sharon's Legendary Chicago Style Chili is made with 16 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Sauce. Each serving provides about 524.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Sauce, Chili Seasoning Mix. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili healthy?
- Sharon’s Legendary Chicago-Style Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 524.6 calories and 27.68 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1210.92 mg (53% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.97 g (40% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.23 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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