Dietary Restrictions Gluten-Free Recipes Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes Healthy Gluten-Free Chili Recipes Mom's Chili 4.8 (5) 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 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by 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. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 303 Calories 13g Fat 23g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved