Delicious and Nutritious Beef Chili With Chickpeas Recipe Preps in Just 25 Minutes!
This bowl of goodness is packed with flavor, protein and fiber
Whether you want something super hearty and tasty, or you’re trying to sneak more fiber into your diet in the most flavorful way possible, our yummy beef chili with chickpeas recipe will do just the trick. Chili is one of our favorite meals, especially since it’s so comforting and tasty. When we were putting together this recipe, we challenged ourselves to make it as nutritious as it is delicious. We did just that by tossing fiber- and protein-rich chickpeas into the mix. These superfood legumes help keep you full for longer and also improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
This chili is the most satisfying dinner. It’s so easy to make, too — watch our video to see how simple it is. When the chili is done cooking, dish it out and top the savory goodness with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, then sit down and enjoy every bite! Give this recipe a try and let us know your thoughts.
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 Tbs. chili powder
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 Tbs. tomato paste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
PrintRinse and drain chickpeas. Heat 12” nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chopped onion and chili powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and beef is no longer pink, about 7 min. Stir in diced tomatoes and chilies with their juices and tomato paste, then chickpeas.
Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 15 min., adding cherry tomatoes during last 5 min. of cooking time. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Fat: 19 gram
- Saturated Fat: 7 gram
- Protein: 28 gram
- Carbohydrate: 28 gram
- Fiber: 7 gram
- Cholesterol: 77 mg
- Sugar: 9 gram
- Sodium: 625 mg
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