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Cheesy Enchilada Chili

Cheesy Enchilada Chili

A bold and comforting bowl of chili loaded with Tex-Mex flavor, hearty ingredients, and melty cheese pulls in every spoonful—perfect for cozy nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Tex-Mex
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 oz
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce 10 oz
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend plus more for topping
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Spoon for Stirring

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground meat with diced onion and minced garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Step 2: Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until fully melted and the chili is creamy.
  4. Step 4: Ladle into bowls, top with extra cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a spicier version, use hot enchilada sauce or add diced jalapeños. This chili thickens as it sits, making leftovers even better!

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