Description
Fuel your day with this robust and satisfying high protein chili. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it’s a meal you’ll truly crave.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1.5 cups chicken or beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: 1-2 scoops unflavored protein powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to one side, add ground meat, and brown thoroughly, breaking it apart, until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir meat and vegetables together. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the rinsed and drained beans. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- (Optional) Remove from heat and stir in unflavored protein powder until dissolved.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins