High Protein Beef Chili Recipe
Have you been looking for an easy beef chili recipe? You’re in the right place! This high protein chili recipe will feed a crowd, is incredibly simple to make, and can be made either on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in the instant pot! Want to know the secret ingredient? A little cocoa powder is a great way to add more depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth , or make your own beef bone broth
Instructions
- Heat a large dutch oven or pot to medium-high heat. Add ground beef and saute, breaking up big pieces, until the beef is browned. Drain, remove and set aside for later.
- Add the avocado oil to the pot along with the onion and bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, sea salt, pepper, cocoa powder, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and cooked ground beef back in. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the chili with your favorite cornbread recipe, over rice, or with tortilla chips!
Notes
See notes in the blog post for slow cooker and instant pot instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 1262mg, Potassium: 1019mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1280IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 109mg, Iron: 6mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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