Not Your Typical Chili Hot Healthy Recipe

This vibrant chili recipe blends generations of family tradition with a modern, healthy twist! A secret? It's surprisingly good for you. We've perfected a method for adding Boca vegan ground for a meatless option (use two packets for best results, added towards the end for optimal texture). Get ready for a flavor explosion that's both satisfying and guilt-free!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 210 mins
Calories 244.1 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Not Your Typical Chili Hot Healthy

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How to Make Not Your Typical Chili Hot Healthy

  1. Brown the ground beef (or add Boca crumbles in the last 5 minutes of cooking) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the canned diced tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans, and black beans. Stir well to combine.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth (or water). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1.5 - 2 hours, or longer for a richer flavor. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more chili powder for extra heat, salt for more savoriness, etc.
  7. Serve hot, topped with your favorite chili toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

3g

Carbs

13g