Beefy BBQ Chili

Beefy BBQ Chili: full of protein, full of flavor

Chili is a bariatric patients friend

I am all about chili when it comes to weight loss surgery meals. They pack the ultimate protein punch! Plus flavor! Plus you can freeze and reheat later! I mean…so many great things about chili. If you feel as strongly about chili as I do, you must trust this Beefy BBQ Chili.

I’ve actually made this recipe a handful of times. The first time the seasoning was way too much. The second time is was devoured by my family. The third time I remembered to take a picture so I could share it with you.

Pressure Cooker or Slow Cooker

Take your picture. Shoot, you can just make it on the stovetop.

I love the pressure cooker for the recipe. I find the stew meat comes out very moist and it is always so fascinating to see a stew come together so quickly!

I purchased my stew meat and ground beef from Aldi. For the barbecue rub, I just picked what I had on hand which in my case was some rub my Mom bought my Husband for Christmas. It was some local barbecue shop rub and it was tasty!

Questions often come up for what barbecue sauce a post-op patient should buy because of the sugar content. Truth be told, I just turn around all the bottles until I find the lowest sugar option. Anything that has maple or Kansas City (where I live, humorously) will be higher in sugar. The more ‘vinegar’ sauces like Carolina sauces will be lower in sugar. Just look at labels until the lowest one wins!

If you can find an Annie’s Organic® sauce that one is about 4 grams of carbs per serving. You can also make your own at home if you’re really feeling creative!

Other chili recipes on Bariatric Food Coach

Beefy BBQ Chili

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker

Keyword: Dairy Free, Instant Pot

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

Packed with protein this beefy chili uses lean ground beef and stew meat, barbecue rub and sauce for a filling and flavorful bariatric chili.

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Equipment

• Pressure Cooker
• Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb lean stew meat
• ▢ 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
• ▢ 2 tsp garlic powder
• ▢ 1 tbsp onion powder
• ▢ 2 tbsp barbecue rub
• ▢ 1 can kidney beans rinsed
• ▢ 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
• ▢ 1 cup barbecue sauce lowest sugar available
• ▢ 1/2 cup cheddar cheese optional, shredded, 2%

Instructions

Pressure Cooker

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  Select sauté function. Spray generously with cooking spray and add stew ground beef. When mostly browned, add stew meat and brown edges slightly. Turn off the cooker.
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  Add seasonings, tomatoes, beans and barbecue sauce. Place lid on pressure cooker and select "Meat/Stew" setting for 15 minutes. Allow 8 minutes of naturally release, then release any remaining pressure. Serve with a tbsp of cheese per serving if desired.

Slow Cooker

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  Heat a large skillet to medium high heat and brown ground beef. Add to bottom of slow cooker. Return skillet to heat and add stew meat, lightly browning the sides. Add to slow cooker.
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  Add seasonings, tomatoes, beans and barbecue sauce to the slow cooker. Place lid on the cooker and select low heat for 7 hours.
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  Serve with a tbsp of cheese per serving if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg