Jalapeno Popper Chili

What You'll Need

• one cup corn
• one (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• ½ cup salsa
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• four slices bacon
• four ounce cream cheese
• Optional Toppings:
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• One jalapeño sliced
• cilantro, chopped
• tow tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ medium red onion, chopped
• one red bell pepper, chopped
• tow jalapeno peppers, seeds omitted and finely chopped
• three cloves garlic, minced
• one pound lean ground beef (can also use ground chicken or turkey)
• tow tablespoons taco seasoning
• one (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

How to Make It

1. In a large pot add the extra virgin olive oil.
2. Sauté onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic over medium heat until tender.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add in the taco seasoning.
5. Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, chicken broth, and chopped cilantro.
6. Bring the chili to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
7. Meanwhile, cook and crumble the bacon.
8. Add the bacon and cream cheese right before serving.
9. Stir until melted and creamy.
10. Serve with desired toppings.