Homemade Chili Recipe
This Homemade Chili Recipe delivers 27g protein and 490 calories per serving — a solid one-pot option for hitting protein targets. Batch-preps 6 servings quickly on the stovetop, making it a weeknight staple that reheats well throughout the week. Built for lifters who want to fill their plate with volume while staying within calorie goals.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(120g)
- •80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Tomato Paste(170g)
- •1 cup water ($0.00)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Brown sugar(8g)
- •1 tsp salt ($0.05)
- •1/2 Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.03)
Instructions
- 1Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add both to a large pot with the olive oil and cook over medium heat until they are soft and translucent.
- 2Add the ground beef to the pot and continue to sauté until the beef is fully browned.
- 3Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, and all of the ingredients for the chili seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- 4Place a lid on the pot and allow it to simmer over a low flame for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (the flavor gets better the longer it simmers).
- 5Give the chili one final taste, adjust the salt or seasonings if needed, then serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
490
calories
27g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 47g
- Saturated fat
- 6.7g
- Sodium
- 544 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.9g
6 servings per batch · ~347g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Homemade Chili Recipe have per serving?
Each serving delivers 27g of protein with 490 calories, paired with 47g carbs and 23g fat. The macro ratio suits moderate protein intake without excessive calories per serving.
How long does Homemade Chili Recipe take to prep?
Quick prep time yields 6 servings in a single stovetop batch, giving you six ready-to-heat meals from one cooking session. This makes it efficient for weekly meal prep rotations.
Is Homemade Chili Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 27g protein per serving, this chili works better as a supporting side rather than a primary protein source for muscle gain phases. The 47g carbs and 490 calories make it useful for post-workout recovery meals when paired with additional protein.
