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Ultimate High Protein Chili: Hearty Beef and Bean Comfort Food

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, thick high protein chili featuring ground meat and dark red kidney beans.
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Make this hearty, high protein chili using lean ground beef and beans. It is a filling, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal preparation. This recipe is simple to follow and delivers classic comfort food nutrition.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot with the beef. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans. Stir everything together well.
  5. Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker method, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef to make a different high protein meal.
  • Serve this gluten free chili with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
  • This chili freezes well for future quick high protein meals.

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