Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili
photo by Dine Dish
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
- 1 (10 ounce) bag corn chips, such as Fritos
directions
- In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 7 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the beans, with their liquid, and the tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cilantro, then top with the cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a handful of corn chips in each of 4 bowls. Top with the chili and serve.
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Reviews
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I had bookmarked this to try when I read it in Rachael Ray's magazine. The weather is a little warm for chili, but this was sooooooo good. This will probably be my go to beef chili recipe now. It isn't spicy, but has just enough of a kick of flavor to make you want to keep eating and eating! My kids loved it too.
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Made for And the Secret Ingredient is.... Excellent chili recipe and so easy. In order to save fat grams and calories, I used cooking spray and we served this with baked tostitos instead of fritos. Either way, it was very good and I will make it again. Great for a quick weeknight meal. Thanks for posting this Emily!
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