Hearty Healthy Chili Recipe
This hearty and healthy chili is perfectly spiced and packed with plenty of protein and fiber. This chili comes together easily and is a cozy meal that you can feel good about eating.6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground meat lean ground turkey, chicken or 90% lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1-2 medium sweet potatoes diced
- 2-15 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 1-15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2- 16 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup broth beef, vegetable or chicken
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium high heat. Add the ground meat and brown meat until no longer pink. Drain the liquid from the meat once it has finished cooking and set aside.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil on the bottom of the pot to coat. Add onions and peppers and cook a few minutes until just starting to soften. Add the garlic, stir, and cook another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chili powder and cocoa powder until vegetables are coated. Then add the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers the better the flavors blend and the chili becomes nice and thick.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. If you want more heat, add more chili pepper or cayenne pepper. When ready to serve, top with your favorite garnishes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (based on 8 servings)
305 Calories, 6 gram fat, 32 grams protein, 32 grams total carbohydrate, 7 grams sugar, 10 grams fiber, 120 mg sodium
Crockpot cooking notes: Brown the meat on the stove top in a pan on medium high heat, once done drain liquid and set aside. Sauté onion, garlic and red pepper until lightly browned. Then throw all the ingredients into the crockpot. Set the heat to low and cook for 6 hours.