Description
This hearty Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Chili combines savory ground beef, two types of beans, a zesty enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheddar for the ultimate comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion softens.
Step 3: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
Step 4: Add the red enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted completely. If chili is too thick, add a splash more beef broth or water.
Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper for spice) if necessary.
Step 7: Spoon into bowls, top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream (optional), and fresh cilantro (optional). Serve hot with tortilla chips, cornbread, or a side salad.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices. Serve with warm cornbread or tortilla chips for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg