Classic Beef Chili

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Classic Beef Chili — Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358	Calories
15g	Fat
35g	Carbs
23g	Protein

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.

Classic Beef Chili

Ingredients

Directions

Tip

To make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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