Enchilada Chili

🌶️ Enchilada Chili — The Cozy Bowl That Brings the Fiesta to You

“When chili and enchiladas fall in love, you get a bowl of pure magic.”

 

 

Some recipes just feel like a hug in a bowl, and Enchilada Chili is one of them. It’s hearty, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with all the Tex-Mex flavors you crave — but with the soul-warming comfort of a slow-simmered chili.

This isn’t your average chili. Oh no. This is a flavor-packed mashup that takes the best parts of enchiladas — the cheesy, saucy goodness — and stirs them into a rich, meaty chili base. We’re talking seasoned ground beef, creamy potato soup for body, tangy sour cream, melty queso, sweet corn, hearty beans, and a little kick from green chiles.

It’s the kind of recipe that works for:

• Game day gatherings — Serve it with tortilla chips and watch it disappear.
• Busy weeknights — One pot, minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
• Cold-weather comfort — The kind of meal that makes you want to curl up with a blanket.

The best part? It’s ridiculously easy. You can have it on the table in under an hour, and it tastes like you’ve been cooking all day.

So grab your biggest soup pot and your favorite ladle — we’re making the chili that’s about to become your new signature dish.

My 22 year old has been having a love affair with enchiladas!  I don’t mind her suggestions because sometimes that’s half the battle of deciding what to make for dinner. Since she loves enchiladas and I love soup, it seemed like it would be the perfect combination for a new recipe!

It was! When I was making this dish, I wasn’t convinced that it was going to be tasty….but I’m glad to report, it might be my favorite chili!!!!

It’s crazy, but it really is so full of flavor that I kept going back for another bite!

 

Enchilada Chili

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for the Best Enchilada Chili

• Bloom your spices — Cooking the taco seasoning in the beef for a minute before adding liquids deepens the flavor.
• Don’t skip the queso — It’s the secret to that creamy, cheesy texture.
• Adjust thickness — Add more broth for a soupier chili, or simmer longer for a thicker consistency.
• Make it ahead — Like most chilis, it tastes even better the next day.
• Top it right — Fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, or lime juice brighten the rich flavors.

🎨 Recipe Variations

• Chicken Swap — Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of beef.
• Spicy Kick — Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
• Veggie Lover’s — Add bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
• Bean-Free — Skip the beans and add extra corn or diced potatoes.
• White Chili Twist — Use white beans, chicken, and green enchilada sauce instead of beef and red seasonings.

🧒 Kid Tips

• Mild it down — Use mild taco seasoning and skip extra chiles for sensitive palates.
• Fun toppings — Let kids add their own cheese, chips, or sour cream.
• Serve with dippers — Mini quesadillas or breadsticks make it more fun.
• Blend veggies — Puree the corn and beans into the base for picky eaters.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Buy ground beef in bulk — Cook and freeze in portions for quick meals.
• Store-brand queso — Often just as good as name brand and cheaper.
• Frozen corn — Just as nutritious as fresh and lasts longer.
• Canned beans — Rinse well to reduce sodium.
• Soup sales — Stock up when potato soup is on sale; it’s a great pantry staple.

 

Enchilada Chili

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 jar Tostitos Salsa Con Queso
• 1 can potato soup ( it can be loaded potato)
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1 can diced green chiles
• 1 1/4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen corn or fresh
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 can kidney beans, drained

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain any excess fat if necessary.
2. Add taco seasoning to the beef, cooking until the juices is absorbed.
3. Transfer the taco meat to a Dutch oven or large pot.
4. Add the jar of salsa, can of potato soup, sour cream, and both broths. Stir well until the sour cream is fully melted.
5. Add the diced green chilis, corn, and kidney and black beans. Stir to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat, allowing it to simmer while stirring often to prevent sticking.
7. Serve immediately or keep simmering until ready to eat.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving — Serves 8)

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fat: 22g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 5g (Values are approximate and will vary based on ingredient brands.)

📊 Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

\*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 

Enchilada Chili

📣 Reader’s Challenge: #EnchiladaChiliChallenge

I want to see YOUR spin on Enchilada Chili! Here’s how to join in:

1. Make this recipe.
2. Put your own twist on it — change the protein, add veggies, or spice it up.
3. Snap a photo of your masterpiece.
4. Post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #EnchiladaChiliChallenge and tag me.

💡 I’ll feature my favorite reader creations in a future post — so bring your boldest flavors!

💭 Final Thoughts

Enchilada Chili is one of those recipes that just makes life easier — and tastier. It’s hearty enough to stand alone, but also plays well with sides like cornbread, tortilla chips, or a crisp salad. It’s budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell amazing.

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Here’s the thing about Enchilada Chili — it’s not just dinner. It’s a mood. It’s the steam rising from a big bowl on a chilly night. It’s the way the cheese melts into the broth, the way the beans and corn give it heartiness, the way the taco seasoning and green chiles give it just enough kick to keep you coming back for another bite.

It’s the kind of recipe that makes people linger at the table, going back for seconds (and maybe thirds). It’s the dish you make when you want to feed people well — not just fill them up, but make them feel cared for.

Whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner, a game day party, or a cozy weekend lunch, it’s going to earn a permanent spot in your recipe rotation. And when you make it, don’t forget to share your twist with #EnchiladaChiliChallenge — because I can’t wait to see what you create.

Because at the end of the day, the best recipes aren’t just about ingredients — they’re about the love, laughter, and memories you create around the table. ❤️

Did you try our Enchilada Chili? What did you think? Did you love it? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below or tag us on Instagram! 

 

 

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