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A spoon digging into a bowl of kid-friendly chili with toppings.
Course Main Course

High Protein Chili {Kid-friendly, Slow Cooker}

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 6 servings
Looking for a family-friendly chili even picky eaters will love? This slow cooker high protein chili is loaded with ground beef, beans, and corn for a whopping 36 grams of protein per serving! Slow cooking allows the rich, savory flavors to come together, and it's the easiest method ever. Just toss all the ingredients in the crock pot then serve for an easy meal the whole family will love! {Dairy-free & gluten-free}
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 28 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 4 ounce can green chilis
  • 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth (or more if you prefer a thinner chili)
  • 1 15 oz can low sodium black beans
  • 1 15 oz can low sodium kidney beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain off any fat. Add the garlic, onion and red pepper and cook until tender and fragrant.
  • Transfer beef and vegetables to the slow cooker. Add spices, cocoa powder, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilis, broth, beans and corn. Stir until combined.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Adjust broth depending on how thick you like your chili. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of broth depending on how thick you like your chili. I prefer a more thick and hearty chili, so I generally only add about 1/4 cup of broth, but feel free to add more if you prefer a thinner chili.
  • Adapt the level of spice according to your personal preferences. If you want a mild chili, skip the cayenne or only add a small pinch. For more heat, add in extra cayenne.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 623mgPotassium: 1176mgFiber: 14gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2357IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 8mg
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