Description
High Protein Chili is a hearty, protein packed dinner made with lean ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices. This easy one pot chili recipe is perfect for meal prep, healthy dinners, high protein meals, and comforting weeknight recipes that keep you full longer.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium bell pepper chopped
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
2. Add lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black beans, kidney beans, and beef broth. Stir well.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This chili tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
You can swap ground turkey for a leaner option.
Add cayenne pepper for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg