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Bowl of high protein chili topped with greek yogurt and jalapeno slices
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The Best High Protein Chili

Beef chili with 43 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber! Healthy high protein chili is an easy dinner that's great for meal prep.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Balanced, Easy, Filling, Healthy, High Fiber, High Protein, One Pot Recipe
Servings: 6
Author: Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs extra lean ground beef 90-93% lean meat
  • ½ white onion diced small
  • 1 bell pepper diced small
  • 2 seeded jalapeño peppers (keep seeds in for spicy chili) diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 28-oz can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 18-oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 18-oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 12-oz can sweet corn drained and rinsed (optional)

Spices

To serve (optional)

  • Greek yogurt or sour cream, chopped green or red onions, shredded cheese, jalapeño slices, fresh lime juice, corn chips

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to your pot and heat to medium.
  • Add ground beef and brown. Break up your meat with a spatula until it's cooked through and in small, even crumbles. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños to the pan. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Add garlic and stir. Cook until just fragrant, about 1-minute.
  • Add tomato paste and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add cooked beef back to the pot with tomatoes, broth, and spices. Stir and cover. Keep the heat at medium until your chili is gently bubbling, then reduce to low. Cook covered for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer this simmers, the better!
  • Add beans and corn. Stir, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until beans are heated through and at your desired texture.
  • Serve with toppings of choice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 1289mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1770IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 8mg