Black Bean Chili
This Black Bean Chili delivers 16g protein and 308 calories per serving — a plant-forward option for volume eating on a cut. Six servings batch quickly on the stovetop, letting you prep large portions that fill your stomach between training sessions without compromising your deficit.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •80/20 Ground Beef(227g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Rotel, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Original(284g)
- •Tomato Paste(170g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •½ tsp salt ($0.04)
- •2 cups water ($0.00)
Instructions
- 1Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to a large pot with the olive oil and cook over medium heat just until the onions are softened (2-3 minutes).
- 2Add the ground beef to the pot and continue to sauté until the beef is cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- 3Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and water. Stir everything to combine.
- 4Place a lid on the chili and allow it to come up to a simmer. Let the chili simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors blend and help the liquid thicken slightly.
- 5Taste the chili and add salt as needed (this will depend on the salt content of your canned goods. I added about ½ tsp). Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
308
calories
16g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 37g
- Saturated fat
- 3.4g
- Sodium
- 435 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.7g
6 servings per batch · ~231g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Black Bean Chili have per serving?
Each serving delivers 16g of protein and 308 calories, with 12g fat and 37g carbs. The protein is moderate but comes primarily from beans rather than animal sources.
How long does Black Bean Chili take to prep?
Marked as quick prep and yields 6 servings, so you can batch-cook multiple servings of soup in a single stovetop session. This makes it convenient for meal prep rotation.
Is Black Bean Chili good for fat loss?
At 308 calories and 16g protein per serving, this recipe is lower in protein density compared to meat-based options and works better as a side dish or secondary meal. Pair it with additional protein if using as a primary lunch to reach daily macro targets.
