Description
This high protein chili is a hearty, nutritious dish made with lean ground beef, two types of beans, and bold spices. It’s rich in flavor, easy to make, and perfect for family meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef (90–93% lean)
- ½ white onion, diced small
- 1 bell pepper, diced small
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced small
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces fire roasted crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 18 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed (1 can)
- 18 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed (1 can)
- 12 ounces sweet corn, drained and rinsed (1 can, optional)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Return beef to pot. Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a bubble.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add kidney beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn in the last 15-20 minutes. Stir and continue simmering until heated through.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Make vegetarian by using lentils and extra beans.
- Use black or cannellini beans for variety.
- Adjust spice by keeping jalapeño seeds or adding chipotle peppers.
- Add chopped zucchini or carrots for more veggies.
- Flavor improves after resting overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
