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Cheesy Chili

EasyQuickSoups & Salads

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

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Chili for a chilly night in? Sign us up! This Cheesy Chili recipe features creamy smooth Velveeta® cheese and bites of juicy beef with sweet and mellow tomato flavor. With just the right amount of heat to warm you up on a cold night, Cheesy Chili is like a culinary winter coat for when things get frosty! And you can even whip it up in less than 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

  • For the chili:
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans green chiles, chopped, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds Velveeta, cubed
  • Optional, for serving:
  • sour cream, to taste
  • jalapeño, to taste, sliced
  • tomatoes, to taste, chopped
  • fresh cilantro, to taste, minced
  • tortilla chips, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -In a large saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat, cook the ground beef, the onions, and the garlic, while crumbling the beef, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2 -Drain the excess liquid from the pan.

Step 3 -Mix in the tomatoes with green chilies, the diced tomatoes, the green chiles, and the black pepper. Bring the beef mixture to a boil.

Step 4 -Reduce the heat and let simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 5 -Stir in the Velveeta cheese until it is fully melted.

Step 6 -Top with the sour cream, the jalapeños, the chopped tomatoes, the cilantro, and the tortilla chips.

Step 7 -Serve immediately.

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