4.5 from 6 votes
Jalapeno Popper Chili
A delicious and creamy chili with all of the goodness of a jalapeño popper packed inside!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Soup , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
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 lices Bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sliced jalapeno
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
538mg
(22%)
Potassium
538mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1265IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1265IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.