Ah, Cheesy Enchilada Chili — a rich, spicy, cheesy twist on classic chili that tastes like a hybrid of chili and enchiladas 🌶️🧀. Here’s a delicious, hearty recipe:
🌶️🧀 Cheesy Enchilada Chili
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz / 280 g) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, jalapeños, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add beans, corn & tomatoes: Stir in black beans, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- Add enchilada sauce & spices: Stir in enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese: Stir in 1½–2 cups shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Top with extra cheese, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños as desired.
Tips
- Extra cheesy: Layer cheese in the chili while simmering for a creamier texture.
- Spice level: Add chopped green chilies, cayenne, or hot sauce for more heat.
- Make ahead: Chili tastes even better the next day; reheat gently, adding a splash of water if too thick.
- Slow cooker version: Brown meat and sauté onion/garlic, then dump all ingredients (except cheese) into slow cooker for 4–6 hours. Stir in cheese at the end.
I can also give a super creamy, one-pot version with cream cheese added that makes it extra rich and indulgent — almost like a chili-cheese dip in a pot.
Do you want that ultra-creamy version?
