High Protein Chili {Kid-friendly, Slow Cooker}

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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)

Directions

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 and 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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 384 kcal
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Sodium: 623 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 42 g
• Dietary Fiber: 14 g
• Total Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 36 g