Jalapeno Popper Chili

Everything that I loved about this jalapeño popper dip was represented in this delicious chili. I am not even lying when I say that this made the list of

It is starting to get cold around these parts. And every year I question why I live in Utah. We had some snow this week and it is freezing outside. I just want to stay inside all day in my pajamas in bed with some hot cocoa. But then I remember that I am a mom and life is busy and that isn’t possible. 🙂 At least there is one thing that I look forward to this time of year. A warm bowl of soup or chili.

I have had a jalapeño popper obsession going on lately. It was after I made this dip that I totally fell in love. I love how the cream cheese helps cool down the jalapeño but gives it enough of a kick. Everything that I loved about this jalapeño popper dip was represented in this delicious chili. I am not even lying when I say that this made the list of my top 5 favorite chilis. Cream cheese was added to this chili! How can you go wrong when cream cheese is added to anything? It gave this chili a delicious creamy taste when the jalapeños gave it a kick! Oh and it has bacon added to it. So pretty much this is a recipe for the best chili invented. You will love it. It is going to warm you up this winter and become a family favorite!

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Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 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

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