Slow Cooker Chili
This Slow Cooker Chili packs 22g protein and 277 calories per serving, hitting a lean protein-to-calorie ratio ideal for cutting phases. Batch-preps 8 servings with quick prep on your stovetop, giving you ready-made meals across the week. Perfect for staying in a deficit while maintaining strength in the gym.
Ingredients
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •JalapeñO Pepper(1g)
- •Garlic
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Chili powder(45g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Brown sugar(5g)
- •2 teaspoons sea salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Beef bouillon cube
- •Cheddar Cheese
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Corn chips
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, ground pork, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess fat.
- 2Transfer the meat to the bowl of a crockpot. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until combined. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, and the bouillon cubes. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
- 3Ladle the chili into bowls and top with grated cheese, cilantro, and corn chips, if using. Serve with the sour cream on the side.
Nutrition — Per Serving
277
calories
22g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 6.9g
- Sodium
- 235 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.3g
8 servings per batch · ~126g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Chili have per serving?
Each serving contains 22g of protein and 277 calories, with 19g fat and just 5g carbs. This is a keto-friendly chili option that keeps carbohydrate content minimal while maintaining solid protein content.
How long does Slow Cooker Chili take to prep?
Quick prep time yields 8 servings, so a single batch covers multiple days of lunches or dinners with minimal hands-on time. The slow cooker handles the work after initial prep.
Is Slow Cooker Chili good for fat loss?
At 277 calories and 22g protein per serving with only 5g carbs, this chili is built for fat loss phases where you need high protein density and low carbohydrate intake. The 19g fat comes primarily from the meat base, keeping satiety high without excess calories.
