Healthy High Protein Chilli Con Carne Recipe: Only 301 Calories!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer more fiber, while pinto beans are usually cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with similar creaminess.

Peel and chop one large onion into small chunks.

Chop one green bell pepper into small pieces.

Heat a little above oil in a large pan over medium to high heat.

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper; fry for a few minutes until the onion starts to turn golden.

Add 20 grams of finely chopped or minced garlic; fry for a further 30 seconds.

Add 1 kilogram of lean beef mince; brown for a few minutes.

Add beef stock to the pan.

Add one whole can of chopped tomatoes and about 10 grams (1 tablespoon) of tomato puree.

Add a tin of rinsed and drained kidney beans.

Add spices: smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon of cumin.

Add a liberal dash of Lee and Perrins sauce.

Stir everything together and put the lid on the pan.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Plate the chili con carne and serve with rice, garnished with fresh red chilies, finely chopped coriander, and lime, with tortillas on the side.

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