Description
This Cheesy Enchilada Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the best of enchiladas and chili in one hearty bowl. Made with a mix of ground beef, beans, corn, and a blend of Tex-Mex spices, this creamy chili is topped with melted cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chili Base:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chopped cilantro and extra cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Drain excess grease.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish: Reduce heat, add cheddar cheese and sour cream. Stir until melted and creamy. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Top and Serve: Garnish with extra cheese, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
- This chili can also be made in a slow cooker. Brown the meat and onions first, then combine all ingredients except cheese and sour cream in the crockpot and cook on low for 4–6 hours. Stir in the cheese and sour cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
