Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Corn Chip | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| 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
- 3 lbs. lean ground beef
- 2 medium onions, chopped or minced, yellow only
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans tomatoes with puree or (2 cups tomato sauce)
- 2 cups water
- 1 can tomato paste
- 8 beef flavored bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ⅞ tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 ¾ tablespoons oregano
- 2 ¾ tablespoons sugar
- corn chips, optional
- shredded sharp Cheese (Parmesan, Mozzzarella, Colby, or Swiss), optional
Directions
In a large skillet, brown or stir-fry ground beef with the oil. Drain fat.
Add onion, green pepper and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes until tender.
Add remaining ingredients except chips and cheese. Mix well and cover.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 ½ hours. Stir occasionally or until meat is tender. Serve hot with corn chips and shredded cheese.