Jalapeno Popper Chili
A delicious and creamy chili with all of the goodness of a jalapeño popper packed inside!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ diced red onion
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds omitted and finely chopped
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 pound lean ground beef can also use ground chicken or turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup salsa
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 4 slices bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sliced jalapeño
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot add the 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Sauté the ½ diced red onion, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 2 jalapeno peppers, and 3 cloves minced garlic over medium heat until tender.
- Add the 1 pound lean ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in the 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Add the 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup corn, 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, ½ cup salsa, ¾ cup chicken broth, and ½ cup chopped cilantro. Bring the chili to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Cook and crumble the 4 slices bacon while the chili simmers.
- Add the bacon and 4 ounces cream cheese right before serving. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1265IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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