Healthier Beef Chili
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Healthier Beef Chili
Description
The chili begins with sautéing onions and garlic in olive oil, then browning lean ground beef. The seasoning blend includes chipotle peppers in adobo, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, steak sauce, salt, and black pepper, which infuse the meat with smoky, spicy, and savory notes. Kidney beans and crushed tomatoes add bulk and earthiness, while water adjusts thickness. After boiling, the chili is simmered on low heat for up to an hour to meld flavors and develop a hearty texture.
The resulting chili is thick and chunky with a depth of layered spice and moderate heat from the chipotle. The lean beef makes it lighter than traditional versions but still satisfying. Garnishes like shredded cheddar and sour cream add creaminess and richness, and parsley brings a fresh contrast. This chili suits casual meals and can be paired with bread, rice, or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon oregano dry
- 2 teaspoon steak sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounce Kidney Beans (2 cans), rinsed and drained
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 cup water
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a dutch oven heat the olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook the onion for a couple minutes until soft and translucent then add the ground beef and cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, on medium high heat.
- Add chipotle peppers, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, steak sauce, salt, pepper and stir. Add beans, crushed tomatoes and water. Stir well and bring to a boil
- Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve with shredded cheddar and sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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