Description
A hearty and flavorful Cheesy Enchilada Chili recipe that combines the richness of cheese with the bold flavors of enchiladas and chili. Perfect for a cozy dinner or game day gathering.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using lean meat)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chili Base:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped cilantro and sour cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Meat Mixture: In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook ground meat and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, salsa, and spices. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Mix in shredded cheeses until melted and blended.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot, topped with cilantro and sour cream.
Notes
- This chili can be prepared in a slow cooker for convenience.
- For extra heat, consider adding jalapeños or opting for hot enchilada sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
