Chili Con Carne
This Chili Con Carne delivers 21g protein and 324 calories per serving — a protein-boosted soup that stretches across 8 servings for maximum meal-prep efficiency. Quick-preps on the stovetop, making it ideal for batch cooking and reheating throughout the week. Built for lifters who want high-volume, low-calorie meals that keep you full between training sessions.
Ingredients
- •80/20 Ground Beef(907g)
Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Garlic
- •1 Teaspoon Sea Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Tomato Paste
- •Beef bouillon cube
- •Chili powder(60g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(15g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(3g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Cheddar Cheese
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •JalapeñO Pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef, onion, peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8-10 minutes.
- 2Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon, chili powder, cumin, oregano, sugar, and cayenne, if using. Add just enough water to cover the beans (about 1 to 1½ cups) and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Taste and season with salt.
- 3To serve, divide the chili between bowls and garnish with cilantro, green onions, sour cream, cheese, and/or jalapeños, if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
324
calories
21g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 8.8g
- Sodium
- 292 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.1g
8 servings per batch · ~125g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chili Con Carne have per serving?
Each serving delivers 21g of protein and 324 calories, with 24g fat and 7g carbs. While moderate in protein, the calorie density makes this a lean option for controlled eating windows.
How long does Chili Con Carne take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 8 servings in one stovetop session, making it efficient for batch-prepping a week of lighter lunch or dinner portions.
Is Chili Con Carne good for fat loss?
At 324 calories per serving with minimal carbs (7g) and 21g protein, this chili works well for fat loss phases when paired with higher-protein meals elsewhere in your day. The low carb content keeps you flexible with carb timing around workouts.
