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Hearty High Protein Beef and Three Bean Chili

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, thick high protein chili featuring ground meat, kidney beans, and tomatoes.
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This hearty chili combines lean ground beef and three types of beans for a high protein dinner recipe perfect for meal prep. It offers robust flavor in a simple, satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean or higher)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 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 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Bring the chili to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For deeper flavor, simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Taste the chili and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  7. Serve hot. This chili is excellent for meal prep and freezes well.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker method, brown the beef and sauté the vegetables on the stovetop first. Transfer everything to the slow cooker, add the remaining ingredients, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • To make this a low fat high protein meal, use 96% lean ground beef or ground turkey breast.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free.
  • Serve with toppings like Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped avocado for added healthy fats and flavor.

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