Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Chilli

Satisfy your cravings without compromising your heart health with this flavorful Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Chili! Packed with protein-rich lean ground beef, fiber-filled beans, and nutrient-dense vegetables like red bell peppers and onions, this chili is a wholesome twist on a comfort-food classic. Seasoned to perfection with chili powder, cumin, and paprika, every bite is bold, smoky, and warming. The use of low-sodium ingredients, including beans, broth, and tomatoes, keeps this dish heart-smart while still delivering rich, savory goodness. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for meal prepping, this hearty chili serves up to six and pairs beautifully with a side of whole-grain bread or a light green salad. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or looking for a game-day crowd-pleaser, this one-pot wonder checks all the boxes for flavor, nutrition, and convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Large onion, diced
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces Canned low-sodium corn, drained
• 1 cup Low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the dice onion and red bell pepper and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lean ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and beef broth.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 6

Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thicker chili, remove the lid during the last 15 minutes of cooking to allow some of the liquid to evaporate.

Step 8

Once cooked to your preference, remove the chili from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the hearty beef chili hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or a dollop of low-fat sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3146.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2632.5

Total Fat 91.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 340.2mg	0%
Sodium 3055.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 265.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.3g	0%
Total Sugars 54.9g
Protein 188.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 639.9mg	0%
Iron 35.9mg	0%
Potassium 6813.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 40.2%