Beef Chili
This Beef Chili delivers 57g protein and 502 calories per serving with zero complexity — a single stovetop pot covers 8 meals at once. The calorie-to-protein ratio makes it efficient for body recomposition, where you're building muscle and shedding fat simultaneously. Prep once on Sunday and hit your daily targets without thinking about dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Cook 3 lbs beef
- 2Add chili package
- 3Add 300g white onions
- 4Mix and let cook
- 5When it's halfway done add 3 drained kidney beans
- 6Add 1 can rotel no salt
- 7Add 1 can rotel with salt
- 8Mix and let cook until the meat is cooked
- 9When done add 100g plain Greek yogurt
- 10Mix and place into 8 meal prep containers
- 11Add 1 serving fat free cheese into each container
- 12Weigh out 8 ziplock bags of 14 grams tortilla strips each so your chips don't go bad
Nutrition — Per Serving
502
calories
57g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 57g
8 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Beef Chili have per serving?
Each serving provides 57g of protein at 502 calories with 12g fat and 57g carbs. The protein-to-calorie efficiency here is solid, and the high carb content sets this apart from other beef-based preps.
How long does Beef Chili take to make?
Quick prep on the stovetop batch-preps 8 servings at once, and chili typically benefits from sitting overnight to develop flavor, so plan accordingly. You're looking at minimal active cooking time but appreciate the passive development window.
Is Beef Chili good for muscle gain?
At 57g protein and 502 calories per serving with 57g carbs, this recipe supports muscle gain with a carb-forward approach that fuels training intensity. The macro balance makes it suitable for post-workout meals or high-activity days.
