Cheesy Chili

Name: Cheesy Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 qt.)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds Velveeta, cubed; Optional: Sour cream, sliced jalapeno pepper, chopped tomato and minced fresh cilantro

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 12 servings (3 qt.)

Test Kitchen Approved

My six grandchildren enjoy feasting on big bowls of this zesty chili. It's so creamy and tasty, you can even serve it as a dip at parties. —Codie Ray, Tallulah, Louisiana

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds Velveeta, cubed
Optional: Sour cream, sliced jalapeno pepper, chopped tomato and minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble meat; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, chiles and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately. If desired, top with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 396 calories, 25g fat (15g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1166mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

My six grandchildren enjoy feasting on big bowls of this zesty chili. It's so creamy and tasty, you can even serve it as a dip at parties. —Codie Ray, Tallulah, Louisiana

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