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High Protein Chili
This high protein chili is hearty, flavorful, and packed with beans and lean meat—perfect for meal prep or a cozy, healthy dinner.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
Course
dinner, Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
servings
Calories
350
kcal
Equipment
1 Slow Cooker
1 Skillet
non-stick
1 Cutting Board
Ingredients
1
lb
Lean ground beef
1
lb
Lean ground turkey
2
cloves
Garlic
diced
1/2
large
Yellow onion
or red onion, diced
1
Red bell pepper
diced
1
tbsp
Olive oil
for sautéing
1
can
Tomato sauce
1
tbsp
Tomato paste
1
can
Chili beans
1
can
Kidney beans
drained and rinsed
1
can
Green chilies
10 oz can
1
cup
Beef broth
or chicken broth
1
cup
Water
adjust for desired consistency
1/2
tsp
Cayenne pepper
adjust for medium heat
1.5
tbsp
Chili powder
1/2
tsp
Paprika
Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and meat in a skillet first.
Transfer to a slow cooker, add the remaining ingredients, stir well.
Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and based on exact ingredients used. Substitutions will change the nutritional information.
Keyword
high protein