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Hearty Cheddar Chili con Carne

Source of Recipe


Sargento






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (or turkey, if you prefer)
  
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
  
• 2 cans (15-1/2 oz. each) chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained
  
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) seasoned diced tomatoes, undrained
  
• 1/2 cup salsa (plus additional for serving, if desired)
  
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided
  
• Sour cream, optional
  
• Fresh cilantro, optional
  






Instructions



1. Cook meat in large saucepan over medium heat until browned, stirring often; pour off drippings. Sprinkle chili powder over meat. Stir in chili beans, tomatoes, and salsa. Cover; heat to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
   
   
2. Stir 1 cup of the cheese into chili; ladle into bowls. Top each serving with remaining cheese.
   
   Serve with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro, if desired.
   
   Serves 4;
   Ready in 20 minutes.