01/23/2026
❄️ Snowstorm Prep = Cozy Comfort Food ❄️
As we head into a big winter weekend, here’s one of our favorite nourishing recipes we love sharing with our weight loss patients.
🔥 Slow Cooker Comfort Chili
Set it. Forget it. Stay aligned with your goals.
This hearty, nourishing chili brings all the comfort-food vibes without compromising progress.
No added sugar. No oil. No beans. Just clean protein, real ingredients, and blood-sugar-friendly goodness.
Why our patients love this recipe:
✔ High in protein 🍽️
✔ Keeps you full and satisfied longer
✔ Supports fat loss and stable blood sugar
✔ No hidden sugars, fillers, or inflammatory ingredients
✔ Ideal for meal prep during cozy snow days 🥣❄️
🧾 Ingredients
Protein (choose one):
• 1 lb 93/7 ground beef 🥩 or lean ground chicken 🍗
Vegetables & Base:
• 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced 🧅
• 1 cup green bell pepper, diced 🫑
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (no sugar added) 🍅
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1½ cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
Spices:
• 2 tsp chili powder (check label for no sugar)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ancho chili powder (optional, adds depth)
• ¼ tsp cayenne (optional, for warmth) 🌶️
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt (optional, light)
Optional Finish:
• Tiny pinch of stevia (only if tomatoes are too acidic)
• Fresh cilantro or green onion tops for garnish 🌿
Cooking:
• 0-calorie cooking spray
🍽️ Slow Cooker Directions
1️⃣ Lightly spray a skillet with 0-cal cooking spray and heat over medium-high.
2️⃣ Brown the ground meat, breaking it into small pieces.
3️⃣ Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
4️⃣ Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
5️⃣ Stir in spices and allow them to bloom for 30 seconds (this boosts flavor without adding calories).
6️⃣ Transfer everything to the slow cooker.
7️⃣ Add diced tomatoes and broth. Stir well.
8️⃣ Cook covered:
• Low: 6–8 hours
• High: 3–4 hours
9️⃣ Taste before serving. If needed, add a tiny pinch of stevia to balance acidity.
✨ Why this works so well
• Slow cooking builds rich flavor without oils or sugars
• Protein-forward meals support metabolism and satiety
• Helps keep blood sugar steady throughout the day
• Makes snow days feel cozy and healthy
