Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Chili
A hearty and high-protein chili featuring cottage cheese and kidney beans, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
10 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
4
Serves
450
Calories
Macros · per serving
34g protein
38g carbs
18g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 15 oz cans kidney beans
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add ground beef to the pot, cook until browned, ensuring to stir occasionally. Drain excess fat.
- 4
Dice the bell pepper and add to the pot, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- 5
Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper, allowing spices to bloom for 1 minute.
- 6
Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans (with liquid), and water, bring to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Stir in cottage cheese and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
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