High Protein Chili 🌶️🥩

A warm, hearty bowl packed with smoky deep flavors — tender beef, creamy beans & bold spices in one pot! The biggest trending high-protein recipe of 2026

INGREDIENTS
• 16.1 ounces Lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 14.3 ounces Kidney beans (drained)
• 14.3 ounces Black beans (drained)
• 14.3 ounces Diced tomatoes with juices
• 1  Medium onion, diced
• 3  Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoons Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 0.3 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cups Beef broth (or brewed coffee!)
• 1 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoons Salt & black pepper

STEPS
1. Build the Flavor Base: Heat 1 tablespoons Olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1  Medium onion, diced and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and translucent. Stir in 3  Garlic cloves, minced and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
2. Brown the Beef: Add 16.1 ounces Lean ground beef (90% lean or higher) and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Let it sit undisturbed for a few minutes to caramelize from the bottom — then stir until no pink remains. This caramelization is the secret to deep flavor!
3. Toast the Spices: Stir in 1 tablespoons Smoked paprika, 1 tablespoons Ground cumin, 2 tablespoons Chili powder, 0.3 teaspoons Ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoons Salt & black pepper. Toast the spices directly in the beef for 1–2 minutes — this blooms their flavor and adds incredible depth.
4. Add the Tomatoes: Mix in 2 tablespoons Tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flavor. Then add 14.3 ounces Diced tomatoes with juices with all their juices and stir to combine.
5. Slow Simmer: Pour in 1 cups Beef broth (or brewed coffee!) — try brewed coffee instead of broth for an extraordinary depth of flavor! Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the Beans: Stir in 14.3 ounces Kidney beans (drained) and 14.3 ounces Black beans (drained), both well-drained and rinsed. Continue simmering on low heat until everything melds together beautifully.
7. Taste & Serve: Adjust seasoning to your liking. If too thick, add a splash of broth. Serve hot in deep bowls topped with shredded cheddar, Greek yogurt, and sliced green onions.

NOTES
💡 **Pro Tips:**
- Brown the beef well = much deeper, richer flavor
- Coffee instead of broth adds unbelievable richness
- Chili tastes even better the next day after sitting overnight in the fridge

🌡️ **Storage:**
- Fridge: up to 4 days in an airtight container
- Freezer: up to 3 months — cool completely before freezing
- Reheating: add a splash of water or broth and warm on low heat

🍽️ **Serving Ideas:**
- Over a baked sweet potato
- Stuffed inside a burrito wrap
- With warm cornbread on the side

📊 **Nutrition (per serving):** 390 cal | 32g protein | 30g carbs | 9g fiber