Description
This High Protein Chili is a hearty, one-pot comfort dish made with lean ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a bold mix of spices. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, it’s protein-packed, rich in flavor, and easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (90% or higher)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: shredded cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
4. Add kidney beans and black beans. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano.
5. Pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add cayenne or hot sauce if desired for extra heat.
7. Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, and chopped green onions.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
This chili is freezer-friendly. Cool fully before storing in freezer-safe containers.
To increase spice, add jalapeños, cayenne, or chipotle powder during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg