Description
High Protein Chili is a deliciously hearty dish that combines lean meat, fiber-rich beans, and colorful vegetables, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly nights or meal prepping. This chili is not only packed with protein but also bursting with flavor from robust spices. With its easy preparation, you can have a satisfying bowl ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground turkey or beef to the pot; cook until browned (6–8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. Garnish with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg