Ultimate Chili
This Ultimate Chili delivers 30g protein and 532 calories per serving, making it a solid choice for hitting daily protein targets without extra prep. Batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, so you can portion it into containers and reheat throughout the week. The high fiber content keeps you full between training sessions and meals.
Ingredients
- •Pancetta, Cured Pork Belly(142g)
- •80/20 Ground Beef(794g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Beer, Lager(360g)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(360g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Beans, Pinto, Canned, Drained
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(5g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta (or bacon) and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the ground beef and sauté until browned and cooked through, stirring and crumbling with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked meat to a clean plate and set it aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pot. (If there is more grease in the pot, discard it.)
- 2Add the onion, red pepper and jalapeño to the stockpot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3Add the beer to the stockpot, and use a wooden spoon to gently scrape up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add the cooked beef and pancetta (or bacon), beef stock, tomatoes, beans, green chiles, chipotle chili in adobo, chili powder, smoked paprika and cumin, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the chili reaches a simmer.
- 4Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and continue to simmer the chili for 20 minutes.
- 5Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed. (Feel free to also add in extra chili powder or cumin, if you think it is needed.)
- 6Serve immediately, piled high with all of your favorite toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
532
calories
30g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 13.2g
- Sodium
- 433 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
6 servings per batch · ~321g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Ultimate Chili have per serving?
Each serving delivers 30g of protein and 532 calories, with 36g fat and 18g carbs. The protein-to-calorie ratio reflects a fat-forward preparation suited for lower-carb eating styles.
How long does Ultimate Chili take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 6 servings from a single stovetop batch, making it efficient for preparing multiple lunch or dinner portions at once.
Is Ultimate Chili good for muscle gain?
At 30g protein and 532 calories per serving, Ultimate Chili provides substantial calories to support a surplus while hitting moderate protein targets. The higher fat content delivers caloric density useful during mass-building phases.
