Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chopped beef
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
- 2 to 4 tbsp finely chopped chili pepper
- 1 tbsp bacon fat
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
- 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 2 to 3 tbsp Tex-Mex spice or chili powder
Directions
Brown beef in a deep skillet or dutch oven.
Lift out beef.
Cook and stir onion, garlic and peppers in skillet, adding bacon fat if needed until soft, about 5 minutes.
Return meat to skillet.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, broth and Tex-Mex spice.
Bring to a boil; cover and cook over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
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