Description
Mexican Street Corn Chili is a vibrant and comforting dish that combines the sweetness of corn with zesty spices and a touch of creaminess. Perfect for game days or cozy nights, each spoonful is an explosion of flavor reminiscent of the bustling streets of Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground meat and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and corn; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese and lime juice; stir until smooth.
- Let the chili simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg