High Protein Beef Chili Crock Pot
A hearty and protein-packed beef chili slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot. This recipe combines lean ground beef with beans, tomatoes, and spices for a flavorful and nutritious meal that’s perfect for meal prep or a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup beef broth, low sodium
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the cooked beef mixture.
Transfer the beef, onions, and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Add kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, and beef broth to the crock pot.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, stir the chili well and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy.