Jane'S Chili(Good!)

Prep: 30 min Cook: 255 min Serves: 17 Cuisine: American

Jane's Chili offers hearty, flavorful goodness with tender beans, savory beef, and rich tomatoes, perfect for gatherings and comforting family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups pinto beans
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 (1 pound) cans tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Put beans in 9 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce to simmer and cook for 1 3/4 hours, then save 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
  3. Cook ground beef with chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic until vegetables are tender; drain excess fat.
  4. Combine cooked beans, drained meat and vegetables, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, and sugar.
  5. Simmer the mixture for 3 hours, using the reserved bean liquid if desired.
  6. Optional: use a crock-pot for slow cooking.
  7. Serve hot, yielding 15 to 20 servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

342 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 16.7g 21% DV
Carbs 43.1g 16% DV
Fiber 12.5g 45% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10825.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 946mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 445.8mcg 50% DV
Vitamin C 53.4mg 59% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 135.8mg 10% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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