Name: Mom's Chili
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 cups finely chopped onions; 2 cups finely chopped green bell peppers; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% or leaner); 1 cup water; 1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 0.25 cup chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar; 0.75 teaspoon salt; Ground pepper to taste; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed

Mom's Chili

4.8

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4 Reviews

This healthy basic beef chili recipe is well worth doubling so you can throw a batch in the freezer. Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce.

By Robb Walsh

Updated on April 6, 2020

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups finely chopped green bell peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% or leaner)
1 cup water
1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 bay leaves
¼ cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
Ground pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 15 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 7 to 8 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne; stir well to combine. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
Stir in beans and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303	Calories
13g	Fat
23g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size generous 1 cup
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g	53%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Vitamin A 1897IU	38%
Vitamin C 46mg	51%
Folate 54mcg	13%
Sodium 674mg	29%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 5mg	27%
Magnesium 62mg	15%
Potassium 940mg	20%

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.