Description
Looking for a hearty, healthy, and flavorful dinner idea? This High Protein Chili is the perfect one-pot meal to fuel your body and warm your soul. Loaded with lean ground beef, fiber-rich beans, and antioxidant-packed veggies, it’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that supports your fitness goals without sacrificing taste. Ideal for meal prep, cold weather comfort, or healthy dinner ideas — this easy recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.
2. Add the lean ground beef to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until fully browned, about 7–8 minutes.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes to develop flavor.
4. Pour in the diced tomatoes, drained beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Taste the chili and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a splash of broth if it thickens too much.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Swap the ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative for a lighter or vegetarian version.
If you like heat, stir in jalapeños, chipotle powder, or cayenne with the spices.
This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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