1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained of fat (Sausage works great)
1 C yellow onion, chopped
1 C green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
15 oz corn, drained
15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed well
15 oz petite diced tomatotes, drained
1 1/2 tsp chili powder (did not use as much chili powder)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
3 1/2 C chicken or beef broth
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
1 C heavy cream
3-4 Tb all purpose flour* (can use corn starch to make gluten free, 1 1/2 to 2 TBS)
Green onions, chopped for topping (optional)
Instructions
To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add cooked beef, vegetables, beans, seasonings and broth. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
When 4 hours is up, stir in shredded cheese. Whisk together flour and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into slow cooker, stir to combine. Cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve warm with chopped green onions and tortilla chips.
