Healthy Beef Chili
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Calories
336 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Healthy Beef Chili
Description
This chili starts by browning lean ground beef, then simmering it with a combination of tomato juice, tomato puree, drained beans, onions, celery, green bell pepper, and a spice blend that includes chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and sugar for balance. The ingredients are combined in a slow cooker and cooked on low for about four hours to develop deep flavors and tender textures.
The result is a rich chili with a thick consistency where the beans provide creaminess and the vegetables soften while maintaining some texture. The spices offer warmth and mild heat, which can be adjusted by varying chili powder and cayenne amounts. This dish pairs well with crackers or cornbread for a filling meal.
Alternatively, it can be cooked on the stovetop by simmering gently for about two hours to allow flavors to meld without drying out. Stirring is advised to prevent sticking. This flexibility makes the recipe adaptable to different cooking preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 96% lean
- 1 quart tomato juice 29-ounce, quantity 1 (unspecified unit
- 1 tomato puree 15-ounce, canned; quantity 1 (unspecified
- 1 red kidney beans drained (15-ounce, can
- 1 pinto beans drained (15-ounce, canned
- 1 onion chopped, medium-large size
- 3/4 cup celery diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
- 3 Tablespoon chili powder use 1/4 cup to make it spicy
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.
- Drain off the fat (if any).
- While the beef is cooking, turn the crockpot to low to start warming it up and start adding the remaining ingredients.
- *See note for cooking it on stovetop.
- Cover the slow-cooker with lid and let the chili simmer for 4 hours on low.
- Serve warm with crackers or cornbread.
Notes
- This chili can be cooked on the stovetop by simmering all ingredients on low heat for 2 hours to develop flavors while preventing drying.
- Slow cooker preparation requires about 4 hours on low heat for tender textures and melded flavors.
- Serve warm with crackers or cornbread to complement the hearty chili.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cup | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1233mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 36mg | 200% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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