Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Chili Recipes Classic Beef Chili 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews This classic chili recipe features beef, beans and shredded sweet potatoes for a nutritional boost. The sweet potato blends into the chili so well that even picky eaters will gobble it up. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 13, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean (90% or leaner) ground beef (see Tip) 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 2 cups water 1 large sweet potato, peeled and shredded 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably petite diced 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 2 scallions, sliced Directions Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in water and sweet potato. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a simmer, until the sweet potato is softened and beginning to break down, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beans, crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes; return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, until the sweet potato starts to melt into the chili, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve topped with cheese and scallions. Tip Check the label to be sure you are buying lean ground meat. Anything labeled 90%-lean or higher is considered a healthy choice. To make ahead Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 358 Calories 15g Fat 35g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 358 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 11g 40% Total Sugars 9g Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 51mg 17% Vitamin A 7100IU 142% Vitamin C 24mg 27% Folate 82mcg 21% Sodium 733mg 32% Calcium 210mg 16% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 81mg 19% Potassium 1002mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved