Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Chili
Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Chili brings rich, slow-simmered depth with tender ground beef, Mexican-style tomatoes, and kidney beans. Red wine and a dash of Worcestershire round out the spices, giving the sauce a layered, robust finish. It’s ideal for casual dinners, game days, or any night you want a cozy, satisfying bowl.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean 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
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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
- 89
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease, then season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Move the beef to a slow cooker. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and vinegar. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, basil, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to mix the ingredients evenly.
- 3
Cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 6 hours. Add the wine during the last 2 hours.
- Calories 440.77 kcal High 22%
- Protein 27.75 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 52.79 g 19%
- Total Fat 16.62 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.33 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.45 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 952.02 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 14.24 g Good Source 51%
- Total Sugars 14.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 166.63 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 7.86 mg Good Source 44%
- Potassium 1247.52 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 39.28 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 50.64 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Tex Mex Beef and Bean Chili is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 6 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Chili Powder, Dried Basil, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 440.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chili Powder, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley, Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Chili?
- About 6 hrs 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 440.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Chili healthy?
- Hearty Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 440.77 calories and 27.75 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 952.02 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.33 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes 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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