A cup or bowl from an IRONCLAD healthy Chili recipe is an excellent Fall/Winter or Game-Day Meal for your family, friends, at home or tailgating. Chili can be served in paper coffee cups to serve your tailgating friends healthy chili for game-day. We in Mississippi enjoy going to Oxford, Mississippi and tailgating in the Grove. The Grove isn’t just your ordinary football game-day tailgating event, but more like a garden party or a soiree that men and women gather for a cocktail party before the game more than your ordinary tailgating event.
Keeping with the MAHA Movement, I have included my healthy chili recipe that is an excellent dish to prepare in for large gatherings or for meals that can be prepared ahead of time for the family during the week. What is even great, is the IRONCLAD, because it is lean meat, it is an easy meal with limited clean up needed. A great Chili recipe is like a fine bottle of wine, it improves over the next few days when the seasonings relinquish their savory flavors into a healthy chili dish.
Last part of this article includes the numerous health benefits of chili that you can’t pass up!
You heard firemen have the best recipes at the firehouse; this also extends to linemen during storm restoration work where I like to prepare my IRONCLAD Chili recipe that is healthy and easy to meal to prepare ahead of time for my crews at the end of storm restoration work. Served with whole wheat bread or rolls with garlic butter provides a perfect lunch or dinner to your hungry crew.
Below, I would like to share my Healthy IRONCLAD Chili Recipe with those of you that enjoys reading my Age-Defying Lifestyle weekly Articles, especially with Fall/Winter weather approaching with those cool days and nights when our life turns toward the holidays and entertaining:
This is perfect for a Christmas night dinner or New Year’s Day lunch or dinner with family and friends. And if you’re making New Year’s Resolutions this is a great healthy meal to kick that off for you to get into shape and lose weight:
Large 6.5 Quart Pot of IRONCLAD Chili Recipe:
As the name implies, this is chili recipe prepared in a 6.5 Quart Heavy Pot prep time 25-minutes slow cook for 2- hours for best results.
[1] 6.50 Quart heavy gauge pot with led
[1] Tablespoon of Olive Oil
[1] Teaspoon of Onion Salt
Allow to heat up under medium heat on the stove top for 30 minutes or until steaming
Combine the following into a 6.5 Quart heavy pot to help maintain the heating temperature:
[1] Brown 3-pound tube of 93% Lean and 7% Fat Ground Chuck Beef in the pot until brown
[2] Add 2 packages of McCormick Mild or Hot Chile Seasoning Mix based on taste to the meat
[1] teaspoon of salt
[1] 24 oz. can of Hunt’s Garlic and Herb Pasta Sauce or desired flavor
[1] 24 oz. can of Bush’s Chili Beans, Canned Pinto Beans in Mild Chili Sauce
[2] 15 oz. can of Yellowstone Angus Beef No Beans Chili
[1] 15 oz. can of Ranch Style Canned Pinto Beans, Real Western Flavor
[1] 1/8 Cup of Chili Powders
[1] 1/8 Cup of Cumin Powders
[1] 1/8 Cup of Taco Seasoning this adds that unique flavor to your chili recipe
[1] Tablespoon of sugar
[1] 1/4 Cup of Hunt’s 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup
Salt to taste
The 93% Lean and 7% fat content ground beef is important for reducing the amount of grease or saturated fat in the chili, especially serving the next day. The best chili is served the next day allowing the seasons to release into the chili.
NOTE: I add additional Chili and Cumin Powders in addition to the McCormick’s season mix because of the tremendous health benefits that they offer where Chili Powders contains capsaicin, which may boost metabolism and reduce inflammation, a significant benefit for those like me over age 60. While Cumin Powders offers antioxidant properties, aiding digestion and potentially improving blood sugar control.
All these ingredients can be purchase from your Walmart Store.
Stir together all ingredients in a heavy 6.50 Qt. pot and cover with a led and reduce heat to simmer and stir about every 10 to 15-minutes for 2 hours before serving.
IRONCLAD Chili is excellent on salads or with mac & cheese dish for a wonderful Chili Mac Dish. If you use macaroni use Whole Wheat for an healthy selection. To me, whole wheat macaroni has a better taste and texture. You can even use IRONCLAD Chili as a topping sauce for your spaghetti dishes that I prefer to use. Again use Whole Wheat Spaghetti for an healthy dish.
Taking Up Remaining Chili for Later Use
Allow chili to cool and take the remaining chili from the pot and transfer to a glass or porcelain bowl for future meals. The glass or porcelain will prevent stains if a plastic bowl is used. I personally prefer to use glass or porcelain bowls for my leftovers for safety reasons and to go from refrigerator to microwave. It is safer to heat up food in a glass or porcelain bowl rather than a plastic bowl.
If your chili is served at a tailgate party, brown meat beforehand and add remaining ingredients into a crock- pot and heat at high heat for 3 hours before turning down the heat to low for serving temperature. For food safety, keep chili warm until serving and let cool for about an hour before transferring to a glass or porcelain bowl to keep cold until served again.
Health Benefits of Nutrient-Packed Chili
Chili, a hearty dish combining lean beef, beans, tomato-based pasta, and spices like chili and cumin powders that offers a delicious way to boost your health and lose weight. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this flavorful meal supports overall wellness in several ways listed below.
High-Quality Protein from Lean Beef
Lean beef provides a significant portion of high-quality protein, essential for muscle repair, immune function, and maintaining satiety. A 3-ounce serving of lean ground beef delivers approximately 22 grams of protein, supporting muscle growth and weight management by keeping you fuller longer. It’s also rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins, which enhance energy production and red blood cell formation.
Fiber Boost from Beans
Beans are a staple in most chilies, they are an excellent source of dietary fiber. A cup of kidney or black beans provides 13-15 grams of fiber, promoting digestive health, stabilizing blood sugar, and lowering cholesterol levels. Fiber also aids weight control by increasing feelings of fullness, reducing overeating.
Nutrient-Dense Tomato Pasta
Tomato-based pasta in chili adds lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced risks of heart disease and certain cancers. Tomatoes also supply vitamins C and K, supporting immunity and bone health.
Spices with Anti-Inflammatory Power
Chili and cumin powders bring more than just flavor, they have health benefits as well:
Chili powder contains capsaicin, which may boost metabolism and reduce inflammation, a significant benefit for those like me over age 60.
Cumin powders offers antioxidant properties, aiding digestion and potentially improving blood sugar control.
By incorporating chili into your diet provides a nutrient-dense, flavorful meal that supports heart health, digestion, and overall vitality. Enjoy this wholesome dish for a satisfying taste wit health-boosting experience!
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