The Best High Protein Chili
, 1 h 15 min, Serves 6
A hearty, spiced ground beef chili loaded with beans, tomatoes, and peppers; simmered low and slow for deep flavor.
| prepPreheat pot over medium heat | ||||||
| 2 Tbsp olive oil | Heat oil, brown beef until crumbled | Sauté onion, bell pepper & jalapeños, 3–5 min | Add garlic, cook 1 min until fragrant | Stir in tomato paste, cook 1–2 min | Add tomatoes, broth & spices, simmer 45 min | Stir in beans & corn, cook 15–20 min |
| 2 lbs extra lean ground beef (90-93% lean) | ||||||
| ½ white onion, diced small | ||||||
| 1 bell pepper, diced small | ||||||
| 2 seeded jalapeño peppers, diced small (keep seeds for spicy) | ||||||
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | ||||||
| 2 Tbsp tomato paste | ||||||
| 1 28-oz / 800 g can fire roasted crushed tomatoes | ||||||
| 360 ml beef broth | ||||||
| 2 Tbsp chili powder | ||||||
| 1 tsp cumin | ||||||
| 1 tsp paprika | ||||||
| 1 tsp oregano | ||||||
| 1 tsp salt | ||||||
| ¼ tsp cayenne pepper | ||||||
| black pepper to taste | ||||||
| 1 18-oz / 510 g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed | ||||||
| 1 18-oz / 510 g can pinto beans, drained and rinsed | ||||||
| 1 12-oz / 340 g can sweet corn, drained and rinsed (optional) | ||||||
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