Slow Cooker Chili
This Slow Cooker Chili delivers 31g protein and 548 calories per serving—one of the highest-protein soup options for serious lifters. 8 servings come together with minimal active prep, freeing up your time on training days. Built for athletes pushing toward 150g+ daily protein without spending hours cooking.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Garlic(240g)
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Sausage, Beef(454g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(794g)
- •Tomato Sauce(680g)
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced(113g)
- •Beef bouillon cube
- •Chili powder(30g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(15g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •Paprika, Ground(10g)
- •Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened(10g)
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •1/2-1 teaspoon salt
- •Sugar, Granulated White(5g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Sour Cream(15g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Cheddar Cheese
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(15g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(15g)
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and green peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- 2In the same pot, cook the ground beef and sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain most of the fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot for added flavor. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker with the with the sautéed aromatics.
- 3Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce. green chillies, beef bouillon, and all the seasonings: chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, paprika, cocoa powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
- 4Once the chili is tender and flavourful, stir in the kidney and black beans. Let them warm through for 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, cornbread, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition — Per Serving
548
calories
31g
protein
27g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 48g
- Saturated fat
- 8.7g
- Sodium
- 1510 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.6g
8 servings per batch · ~468g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Chili have per serving?
Each serving delivers 31g of protein and 548 calories, with 27g fat and 48g carbs. This is a solid protein-forward option for a single meal that covers roughly 15% of a 200g daily protein target.
How long does Slow Cooker Chili take to prep?
Quick prep time with 8 servings per batch means you're getting a full week's worth of dinners or lunches ready at once. The slow cooker does the cooking work while you handle other tasks.
Is Slow Cooker Chili good for muscle gain?
At 31g protein and 548 calories per serving, this chili works well for muscle gain phases where you need calorie-dense meals to support a surplus. The 48g carbs provide energy for training and recovery.
