Perfect match..Jalapeño and Cheese Corn Bread

 Jalapeño and Cheese Corn Bread

 

 

This corn bread is the perfect pair to my Tex-Mex Chili. It makes the house smell so good you'll want to make it all the time. Its a really quick and easy to make not to mention delicious. Be careful not to use too  jalapeño otherwise it'll be really spicy. Enjoy! :)

 

I like to use Jiffy or Betty Crocker corn bread but any of them work just follow the directions on the package. As with all of my recipes you can omit or replace any of the ingredients and it will still be delicious. :)

 

 

 Jalapeño and Cheese Cornbread

 

2 Package Corn bread mix (any kind)

plus egg, milk, butter, whatever the package asks for 

1/4 Cup Shredded cheddar cheese

1 Can Corn kernels

1 Small can Diced green chilies (drained)

1/4 Cup Chopped Green Peppers, red peppers, and/or yellow peppers

1/4 Cup Red onion chopped

1/4-1/2 of one  jalapeño finely chopped

Sour cream if needed

 

Start by mixing the cornbread mix as directed on the package, add cheddar cheese, all of the peppers, corn, chilies, onion, and  jalapeño to the mixture. Add about a tablespoonful of sour cream if the batter seems too dry. Sprinkle a little bit more cheese on top. Bake according to directions on package let cool and enjoy!

Cozy up with this big pot of Easy Tex Mex Chili

Easy Tex Mex Chili

 

 

For some reason I always crave a big bowl of delicious chili on rainy days. I love to put it on top of Fritos Scoops, or alongside my yummy Jalapeno and Cheese Cornbread. This recipe is really easy and can be made with countless variations. I have made this using different beans, with or without corn, with jalapenos, and its always delicious. So be creative, and add or leave out whatever you like or don't like.

 

 

 

 This recipe is really easy and can be made with countless variations. I have made this using different beans, with or without corn, with jalapenos, and its always delicious. So be creative, and add or leave out whatever you like or don't like.

 

One of the many things I learned from my mom is that you can never be without garlic, bell pepper, onion, and tomato. It's the base of almost everything I cook.
 

Start by browning your meat of choice, I use ground beef. Drain excess liquids then add the bell pepper, garlic, tomato, and onion continue to cook until the veggies are tender.

 

 

For this recipe I used a poblano pepper to make it spicier. I also added more diced tomato to the pot along with browned meat, tomato sauce, red kidney beans, black beans, chili beans, or any beans you like, chili seasonings (any kind works). To this particular pot I added a can of diced tomatoes along with the fresh ones only because I had them in the cupboard, but using just the fresh tomatoes will do. You can also make it in the crock pot and let it simmer while your at work. The longer it cooks the thicker it becomes. This recipe makes a lot so it's excellent for leftovers or get togethers. Any day of the week, whether its cold or hot this chili is delicious. Enjoy! :)

 

 

Easy Tex-Mex Chili

Ingredients:

1 Lb. Lean ground beef or turkey

1 /2 Green bell pepper



1/2 Medium onion red, white, or yellow
2 Cloves of garlic
3-4 Tomatoes diced
1 Packet Chili seasoning
1 Can Red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 Can Black beans, drained and rinsed
1 Can Chili beans
1 Can Corn kernels drained
2 Small Cans tomato sauce
1 Can Diced tomatoes (optional)
1/2 Poblano pepper
1/2 Jalapeno pepper (optional)

Directions:

Brown meat, drain excess liquids. Add bell pepper, onion, 1/3 of the diced tomatoes, garlic, continue to cook until veggies are tender. Transfer meat to a big pot, add chili packet and any additional ingredients the packet asks for. Add remaining ingredients and let simmer for at least 45 minutes. The longer you let the chili simmer the thicker and spicier it will become.
Serve over Fritos Scoops, top with more diced tomatoes, onions, cheese, and sour cream. Or skip the fritos and make the cornbread either way its delicious! :)