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A steaming bowl of thick beef and bean chili topped with fresh herbs

High Protein Beef and Bean Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef bone broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef.
  • Cook the beef until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne, cooking for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, beef bone broth, and drained kidney beans to the mixture.
  • Bring the liquid to a light boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste before serving.