Description
This high protein chili recipe is a hearty, nutritious dinner packed with lean ground meat, beans, and spices. Ideal for meal prep, this easy chili is perfect for cozy nights and post-workout fuel. A great protein-rich comfort food with simple ingredients and big flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the ground turkey or beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the spices bloom for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, black beans, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Simmer longer for thicker chili, or spice it up with jalapeño or cayenne if desired.
- Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg