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Mexican Street Corn Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili inspired by the popular Mexican street corn, combining sweet corn, spices, and a creamy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups sweet corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced for serving
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chili
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, and vegetable broth. Mix well.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  2. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 12gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.

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