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Kid Friendly High Protein Chili

A mild, veggie-free chili with 25g of protein, 8g of fiber, and 235 calories per serving.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Healthy Soup and Chili
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy beef and bean chili, high protein chili, kid friendly chili, Ninja Foodi chili, pressure cooker chili recipe
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef 96/4
  • 3 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 6 oz can Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp 30g Balsamic Vinegar*
  • 15 oz can Black Beans
  • 15 oz can Pinto Beans
  • 15 oz can Kidney Beans
  • 2 C Beef Broth**

Instructions

  • In a large pot or pressure cooker, brown the ground beef on both sides before crumbling and cooking completely.
  • Add the dry spices, tomato paste, and balsamic vinegar to the beef, stirring everything together before adding the beans (undrained) and broth.
  • For pressure cooking, seal and cook with high pressure for 15 minutes. For stovetop, bring everything to a boil before reducing the heat to low and simmering, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes.
  • Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with shredded cheddar, scallions or cilantro, Greek yogurt, and corn or tortilla chips.

Notes

*Another vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even hot sauce would work as substitutes.
**You can add more/less broth depending on how thick you like your chili.
Each serving of chili has 3 WW SmartPoints (blue).

Nutrition

Serving: 9oz (about 1 cup) | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 8g