5 from 9 votes
Chili
A true classic, this Chili will always hit the spot with its rich and hearty flavors!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 1 onion diced, large
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 can Kidney Beans (19 ounces)
- 1 can tomato 14.5 ounces) drained and rinsed, diced with juice
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water or beer
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion, jalapeño, minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the diced green bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, water (or beer), and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens to your liking.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Potassium
919mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1033IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1033IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.