Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili
Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili balances tender ground beef with a generous mix of peppers, squash, and zucchini for a chunky, satisfying bowl. Two kinds of beans and sweet corn add creamy pops and sweetness, while chili powder, cumin, and cayenne bring gentle heat. Serve on a cool evening or game day with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, scallions, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Beef and Veggie 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
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Break the ground beef into small pieces in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until it starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, bell peppers, and carrot; cook and stir until the vegetables start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the zucchini and squash; cook and stir until the beef is fully browned, 3 to 5 more minutes.
- 2
Drain any excess liquid from the pot. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and garlic; bring to a boil. Stir in the chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Calories 388.18 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 20.73 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 47.86 g 17%
- Total Fat 14.67 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.94 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.67 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 600.63 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 11.85 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 15.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 126.46 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 5.22 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 1126.31 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 86.13 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 20.5 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili is made with 21 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 388.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 388.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 21 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili healthy?
- Hearty Beef and Veggie Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 388.18 calories and 20.73 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 600.63 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.94 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, 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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